Sakal ‘We Are In This Together’, an initiative of Sakal Media Group to raise awareness about mental health

PUNE, India, 25 November 2021 / PRNewswire / – About 20% of India’s population suffers from mental illness. Despite this, only a handful of people show up asking for help. Sakal Sobat Boluya is an initiative launched by the Sakal Media Group, by Sakal We are in the same boat (WAIT), which shows the value and importance of mental well-being. It raises awareness about the management of mental illnesses and prepares people to face the difficulties encountered in everyday life.

Talking about your feelings and opening up is a great way to feel lighter and better. By way of recognition, the first step of the Sakal Media groupe was to launch a helpline- Sakal Sobat Boluya (Let’s talk with Sakal). It is a 24 hour mental health helpline where trained professionals become empathetic listeners. The initiative has 12 therapists available, for anyone, from any corner of India, to raise awareness of mental health issues.

From now on, the professionals of Sakal Sobat Boluya would have handled more than 9,000 calls. Of these, 60.9% of callers were from urban area, 31.6% of callers were from semi-urban areas, 7.6% of callers were from rural area. This shows that people from different backgrounds have greatly benefited from this helpline. The helpline number is 020-71171669.

Why is individual counseling important?

A person who listens with empathy, when someone calls someone to feel good, that is not enough. We must go beyond and linger a little more. For such cases, the person has to go through counseling sessions. Mental health counseling is not a short process.

The different areas of psychological support available as part of WAITT

1. Marriage and relationship counseling

Essentially, marriage counseling has two parts, pre-marriage counseling and post-marriage counseling. This helps remove any irrational blockages someone might have regarding finding a mate.

An important aspect of prenuptial counseling is understanding why you are getting married, making sure the person is ready to marry.

In post-marital counseling sessions, the counselor works with clients who have difficulties with communication, intimacy, parenting, decision-making and other issues such as extended family conflicts, decisions regarding separation or divorce, etc.

Outside of marriage, romantic relationships can be another point of view. It is natural to have little conflict within these relationships. There are qualified professionals for relationship counseling. Their area of ​​expertise is counseling in relation to adolescents, counseling in relation to adults, counseling in toxic or abusive relationships, etc.

2. Advice on domestic violence

Domestic violence is something that people are uncomfortable talking about; it may be due to social pressure or internal conflict. Domestic violence counseling aims to lift the survivor out of the trauma and guide her to defend herself in the future. A common misconception is that domestic violence can only happen between married couples. However, it is also important between any member of the family in a domestic environment. The different types of domestic violence are also verbal, economic, emotional, sexual and spiritual. The areas of specialization of the domestic violence counselor are: individual counseling for the survivor, individual counseling for the abuser, couple counseling sessions for domestic violence and anger management sessions.

3. Advice for children

The experiences of childhood shape adulthood. During child counseling, behavioral issues are addressed. The counselor helps to reach milestones in a child’s development, anger / temper tantrum issues, psychological disorders in children, emotional distress, etc. The counselor uses various techniques during sessions such as play therapy, art therapy, storytelling, storytelling, etc.

4. Advice on infertility

Bearing in mind the psychological impact of infertility, WAITT has launched a specific branch of ‘Infertility counseling‘where only the best advisers in the field are available. The counseling sessions will guide you in releasing the stress associated with infertility. Counselors take a detailed case history and work accordingly, ensuring successful progression!

5. Other mental health problems

Apart from the areas mentioned above, counseling for several problems hampering individual productivity, proving problematic for the “self” of an individual (self-esteem, self-confidence, etc.). The counselors and therapists are highly educated and trained in the field of psychology, so make an appointment without any hesitation!

Make an appointment

Making an appointment with one of the advisors is super easy. Just go to https://www.waitt.in/therapy/. You can select the preferred date and advisor (advisor information is also available here). Fill in the required information, make payment. The appointment is made instantly.

About WAIT:

Mental wellness is an area that requires massive focus and adequate action to help people cope with today’s pressures today. And to help communities get through these troubling times, Sakal has launched a series of face-to-face workshops / counseling sessions by experts in various fields, holistic self-care, inspiring speeches from our readers, and positive quotes to help. to motivate people. and encourage them to help each other out, and the campaign is called #We are in the same boat.

Co-branded campaigns

Launch a campaign in collaboration with WAITT. The campaign is personalized according to the brand’s mission and core values. Choose from a large roster of mental health experts and creative art therapists, encouraging brand employees to participate, support and contribute.

WAITT ended a successful year with over 350 outreach programs, webinars, podcasts, stimulating blogs, online courses, therapy sessions and more! WAITT is grateful to everyone who reached out and believed in the vision. It doesn’t stop there as there are more to come, coming soon to websites and social media pages.

Collaborate with WAITT

With WAITT, an opportunity to support the most pressing issues across the country and to impact thousands of lives is available. If a business or foundation is looking to make a difference today, this is a great opportunity to partner.

Don’t forget to check-
Website: https://www.waitt.in/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sakal_weareinthistogether?utm_medium=copy_link
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sakalweareinthistogether/

About Sakal Media Group:

Sakal Media Group, which started in 1932, is the largest independent media house committed to being the voice of the ordinary citizen across Maharashtra. Our initiative to serve society through the Sakal Social Foundation was launched shortly after the establishment of the publishing company. Our vision to be a channel to mobilize communities to support each other and build resilience when needed. We at Sakal Media Group have always been at the forefront of tackling the issues collectively experienced by society as a whole and striving for them with our immense resources and enormous and far reaching reach.

Media contact:

E-mail: [email protected]
Number: 020 2560 2100

SOURCE Sakal Media Group