Sri. Ramendra Kumar, Celebrity Author, Bangalore This series presents personal stories of persons living with a diagnosis of Cancer. (Sincere thanks to Ramendra Kumar and Patients Engage for this story) https://youtu.be/elBFBhCdxJs Could you take us through the past few months which have been very  difficult for you? As I reach out to the esteemed readers... Continue Reading →

Spiritualism has been Murmu’s ally in life’s arduous journey.Ashok Pradhan and Jaideep Dheogharia, The Times of India, July 22,2022 Of all the qualities of head and heart that paced the path for Droupadi Murmu’s ascent to the country’s highest office, spirituality has been her closest ally, strengthening her fortitude in the face of back to... Continue Reading →

Recently at the Government Rehabilitation Institute of Intellectual Disability(GRIID), Chandigarh, on the special occasion of the celebration of the life of  Late Prof. B S Chavan, on his birthday (Mar 25,2022), a book of essays in his honour, titledLEADERSHIP in INDIAN PSYCHIATRY-Converting Thoughts into Action( 400 pages) was released.I was invited to speak onEMOTIONAL HEALTH... Continue Reading →

Can Conquer Cancer: 3C Everything you need to know about the silent killer. Apollo Hospital March 17, 2022 An esteemed panel of Doctors from Manipal Hospital discuss the latest developments in the field of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery.(40 minutes Programme) https://youtu.be/pEo1KgAvs1Q What can you do when you have a predisposition? https://youtu.be/vqFja6edZGo Are our lifestyles... Continue Reading →

I gazed at a brook rambling between two lush green fields. It looked peaceful, harmless even cheerful. Dancing over the smooth pebbles, singing softly, it will soon join a larger river. Yet why does one Cringe in sheer terror at the river called Death? We do not even want to think about it! It’s strange... Continue Reading →

Taking charge of emotional health during the pandemic- what everyone one can do? R. Srinivasa Murthy Professor of Psychiatry, Formerly of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore. We are all now familiar with the word ‘Pandemic’. Pandemic refers to ‘ALL PEOPLE’. This article refers to the impact of the pandemic on all people... Continue Reading →

Pandemic blues R. Srinivasa Murthy THE HINDU, APRIL 25, 2021 Community support and cohesion can mitigate the negative effects The past year of pandemic has brought to the fore the weaknesses of society and family life. The mirror to the fissures in society calls for empowering of individuals, families and communities to face adversity. Though... Continue Reading →

Strengths based practice in social work in Pandemic: A conversation Feb 2021 https://youtu.be/QkWr9Vppnio Whenever we assist people in their recovery and their empowerment, our commitment to build on their inherent strengths goes a long way.  In all humility this is about a way of asking people that we serve-  three simple but pertinent questions: What... Continue Reading →