What We Do
We have developed a multi-pronged approach to adolescent mental health
awareness and care.
1.
INTERACTIVE THEATRE
Theatre is a
communication medium that easily reaches the minds and hearts of audiences. We
have developed mental health themed short plays that can be performed anywhere
with minimal props. The plays work as ice breakers and are followed by an
interactive discussion mainly to inform, dispel myths and reduce stigma associated
with mental health challenges.
2.
PAMPHLETS/COMIC BOOKS
We have
developed printable material that have easy to understand information on mental health,
symptoms of mental illness, triggers, self-care and our contacts for those who would
want to reach out or are in need of help.
3.
SCHOOL VISITS
We visit schools,
perform plays and engage the students in mental health discussions and offer
anonymous counselling to students who are unable to talk to the school’s
guidance and counselor.
4.
MOBILE COUNSELLING SERVICES
Many
schools in poor areas do not have a guidance and counselling member of staff We
fill this gap by having counselors visit the school and offer counselling services
in a specially designed vehicle.
5.
REFERRAL CENTRE
We offer first
point of contact, counselling and subsequent referral of patients to a pool of
counselors, psychiatrists and wellness centres as the need arises.
WHAT WE DO
Corporate conversations on mental health
As a way of addressing stigma surrounding mental health, we have corporate-themed short plays/skits that elucidate how mental health challenges may present in the office. Our aim is to spark a conversation about such scenarios and keep people talking and being mindful on one another.
Tunza Doc
No one is immune to mental health challenges, let alone health
practitioners. Conditions such
as
Substance
Use
Disorders,
Depression,
Anxiety
Disorders,
to
name
but
a
few are common among medics just as they are in the general population. Coupled with the pressure at work, such mental health challenges may manifest where coping mechanisms are not effectively employed.
Tunza Doc
is a program that seeks to address specifically
mental health issues affecting the health practitioner
in a confidential and humane way.
Adolescents
and young adults’ wellness programs
Hikes, picnics, games, song and dance are some of the activities we use to engage these vibrant individuals. We create a safe space for them to talk freely about challenges that they are facing, and also equip them with necessary skills for daily living (healthy coping mechanisms).
Community-based outreach on mental health
Breaking the ice through theatre, song and dance while engaging the community in discussing the challenges they face in the mental health sphere.
Breaking the ice through theatre, song and dance while engaging the community in discussing the challenges they face in the mental health sphere.
We journey with the community by empowering them to come up with solutions to the identified challenges.