‘LIVE-IN’ Experiences with COVID 19-3 narratives Prof. Pushpa Srinivasa, Mrs. Irukulla Vijayalaxmi and Ms.Minal Rao The experiences of living with COVID 19 has become part of each and every person in the world. It is right to say that the experiences of each person is different from that an another person, though there are commonalities... Continue Reading →
Mental Health, Sleep & Happy Hormones in Pandemic-Prof.S.Khandelwal, June 6,2021
https://youtu.be/r3iP0UAQBdE This programme was on SOUL TO SOUL with SUNAYANA During the conversation, they explore the importance of mental health, methods of maintaining mental health through exercise, sleep, nutrition, yoga meditation and being connected. This video focusses on EMPOWERING individuals for their mental health. https://youtu.be/r3iP0UAQBdE
Taking charge of emotional health during the pandemic- what everyone one can do? Prof.R.Srinivasa Murthy, October 10, 2020.
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: Prof.R.Srinivasa Murthy, The Hindu, April 25 2021
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: Prof.Venkat Pulla, Feb 2021
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 →
COVID and Mental Health: Surmounting the Second Wave, BIC, June 2,2021
Surmounting the Second Wave • Bangalore International Centre, Jun 3, 2021 https://youtu.be/w79SeG29ZEs Pandemic Lessons on Dealing with Grief, Loss and Fear with Prof.. Prabha Chandra, Prof. Paulomi Sudhir, Dr. Soumitra Pathare and Dr. Ravindra Mehta in conversation with Rohini Nilekani. The second wave of the pandemic has left ever more numbers of people dealing with... Continue Reading →
WISDOM talk by Dilip Jeste(2021)
WISDOMAn important Oration, by Prof. Jeste, bringing together many streams of thoughts on Wisdom. Prof. Dilip Jeste (USA) speaks onWisdom, Gita and Neuroscience: Relevance to HumanitiesDr. M V L Kothari Chair of Medical Humanities, Mumbai.Jan 23, 2021https://youtu.be/XeQ-qJK3RPI********************************Salient points of the talk:We are in the middle of a ‘Modern Behavioural ‘pandemic’ characterised by⁃ Loneliness - hard... Continue Reading →
WISER by DILIP JESTE and SCOTT LAFEE
Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good From the field's pioneer, an exploration of the neurobiology and psychology of wisdom: what science says it is and how to nurture it within yourself―at any stage of your life.What exactly does it mean to be "wise?" And is it possible to grow and... Continue Reading →
THE MIRACLE PILL: Peter Walker
The Miracle Pill Kindle Edition by Peter Walker (Author) Format: Kindle Edition (Amazon Summary) What is the 'miracle pill', the simple lifestyle change with such enormous health benefits that, if it was turned into a drug, would be the most valuable drug in the world? The answer is movement and the good news is that it's free, easy and available... Continue Reading →
Keep Sharp by Sanjay Gupta
KEEP SHARP by DR. Sanjay Gupta( 2021) This is an important book focussing on scientific evidence towards maintaining health in general and brain health in particular. The book presents evidence about the value of:-Miracle of Movement- exercise;-Power of purpose;-Value of Sleep;-Food;-Connectedness to others;The above practices of living, are within reach of each of us, for... Continue Reading →
