EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS

MINDFULNESS RISING

A National Level Consultation on Mental Health for Children, Youths & Women

Odisha Rising Foundation (ORF) is organizing a National Level Consultation on Mental Health “Mindfulness Rising” – Post Pandemic Impact on children, youths & women in collaboration with NIMHANS, Bangalore on 28th May 2022 (Saturday) from 09.00 am till 2.00 pm, which will be attended by National and International Speakers, Psychiatrist, Counsellors, Policy Makers, Bureaucrats, CSOs, Medical Experts, Media Professionals and Mental Health Workers & Survivors.

India is facing a mental health crisis which is increased immensely post Covid. The WHO reported that more than 15%of the adult population suffers from one or more mental illnesses, needing active medical intervention, and everyone in 20 Indians suffers from severe depression. Over a billion people are living within a fragile and critical healthcare ecosystem. India has the global highest rate of suicides, with a loss of 700 lives each day due to complex socioeconomic factors as well as mental illnesses. There are only 43 government-run mental hospitals for a population of more than 1.3 billion people. The stigma around the mental health crisis in our country continues to be a major problem, and this often leads to a vicious cycle of shame, suffering, and ostracization of patients.

The seriousness of this issue is yet to be understood by each individual for there to be a systemic change. Keeping in mind the above emerging issues, Odisha Rising Foundation in collaboration with NIMHANS is organising this consultation with the prime stakeholders to prepare a solid State-specific roadmap so that it can be addressed on a priority to make a sustainable impact in the lives of our citizens.

The consultation workshop will be graced by Hon’ble Mayor of Bhubaneswar Municipality Corporation Mrs Sulochana Das. The consultation will be led by professor Dr. Sekhar Seshadri (Head- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) & team from NIMHANS, Bangalore

Eminent panellists:

DR. Bijay Kumar Mahapatra – Directorate of Health Service, GOO
Shri Saumyendra Priyadarshi – IPS-Commissioner of Police- Cuttack-BBSR
Dr. Biswaranjan Mishra – HOD Psychiatry AIIMS BBSR
Dr. Amrit Pattajoshi – Neuro Psychiatrist, BBSR
Dr. Neha Naidu – Child Protection Specialist- UNICEF
AVM Professor Dr. R.C Das – Child Psychiatry (PDF) MD and DNB Psychiatry- KIMS
Dr Jigyansa Ipsita Pattnaik – Child Psychiatry (PDF) MD and DNB Psychiatry- KIMS
And many more…..

The Discussion will be on….

Mental Health and its Impact Post Pandemic
Frameworks for accessible and affordable mental health care
How can we bring reforms in delivering mental health care to our last mile communities
Getting past the stigma surrounding mental health and starting honest conversations on the overall well-being of individuals
How healthcare institutional and educational institutions can bring about change in the general public by acknowledging mental health issues
Public initiatives to increase awareness and seek help.

This is for…?

Healthtech Start-up, Healthcare Institution & Educational Institution
Healthcare Professionals & Influential Policy Makers
Young Change Maker who are committed to bringing strategic change in Mental Health Care & Approach in India
Those aspiring to build a career in public policy, public administration. social sector, media, journalism & communications, and other related fields
Academicians, researchers, journalists, & professionals working in or following the fields mentioned above
Counsellors, psychologists, healthcare workers and policy professionals who wish to change the mental health landscape.

HAPPINESS KIT

Let us welcome our children to the school with a happiness kit during this COVID-19 Pandemic to keep them safe and healthy. Let us spread joy and happiness by sponsoring a happiness kit as many kids are mentally and physically disturbed due to spread of the Corona Virus.

Each Happiness Kit is valued @ just ₹ 500 and are packed with nutritious food items, immunity boosters, hygiene kit, and learning materials.

The Happiness Kit consist of the following:

NUTRITION

IMMUNITY

Sambar Powder | Turmeric Powder

HYGIENE

Toothpaste | Toothbrush | Soap/Sanitary pack (for girl child only)

EDUCATION

Classmate Notebook- Single Line Ruled, 172 Pages, 190mmX155mm | Pencils or Pens | Color pencils/Crayons Set | Activity Workbook

I WANT TO PROVIDE HAPPINESS KIT

You can also donate us the same in-kind. Just share us the location for the pickup from any district of Odisha.

₹ 500

One Child

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₹ 1000

Two Child

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₹ 1500

Three Child

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₹ 2500

Five Child

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₹ 5000

Ten Child

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₹ 10000

Twenty Child

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DONATE YOUR OLD/USED GADGET AND HELP A CHILD TO KEEP LEARNING

Phones….Desktops or Laptops…..Tablet or Ipad…..Projector……and Printer

DONATE A SPORTS KIT(NEW OR OLD) FOR THE SLUM KIDS TO MAKE THEM STAY HEALTHY AND SAFE

Football, Volleyball, Cricket, Badminton, Carom, Ludo, Business, Skipping rope, Frisbee, Snake & Ladder

Sagar has studied Corporate Social Responsibility from HCL Academy,
Public Health Crisis from The John Hopkins University through Coursera, Sustainability in Indian Context from Azim Premji University, completed a Course on NGO Management in CII-CISM, The Meridian – A Leadership Course by Common Purpose, Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application and a Commerce graduate. A social entrepreneur by nature, loves social adventure which he started during his young days as a volunteer and continuing the journey thus far. He is determine to make social equity and equality – accessible to the poorest of the poor.

He shares his expertise with other NGOs across India as an Impact & Fundraising Consultant and as a Sustainability Policy Advisor especially with the grassroot voluntary organizations. Currently he seats in the Board of reputed organizations namely -Climate Change A Reality Foundation (CCARF) & Operation Sahay Foundation(OSF). He is an active volunteer and have travelled extensively in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific to create a community of innovators and strengthen social entrepreneurs to make this planet a better place to live in.