Himachal's Ghumarwin Holds Training On Mental Health, TB, Substance Abuse

An awareness and training programme was organised in Ghumarwin block of Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. The programme focused on mental health, stress management, the harmful effects of substance abuse and tuberculosis, or TB. It was held under the chairmanship of Block Medical Officer Dr. Anupam Sharma.

Representatives of Gram Panchayat Badi and Gram Panchayat Patta took part in the programme along with deputy heads, ward members and local people. The programme aimed to provide information and training to panchayat representatives associated with the Rural Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committee.

During the training, participants were briefed on strengthening health services at the rural level. Information was also provided on the importance of maintaining sanitation and ensuring balanced nutrition. The role of the committee in addressing health-related problems faced by the community was explained in detail.

Special discussions were held on the importance of mental health, stress management and the need to increase awareness about mental health problems in society. Health officials said that mental health is as important as physical health. They advised people not to hide mental distress and to seek proper counselling and treatment at the right time.

The people attending the programme were also made aware of the harmful effects of substance abuse. Information related to the symptoms of TB, prevention, timely testing and treatment was shared with them.

Panchayat representatives were urged to make people in their respective areas aware of health-related schemes and facilities. They were also asked to encourage residents to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Block Medical Officer Dr. Anupam Sharma, Superintendent Sucheta Sharma, Officiating Health Educator Sonika Kapoor, Counsellor Subhash and Senior Lab Assistant Kuldeep from the TB Department were among the health employees present at the programme.

The main objective of the programme was to increase awareness about mental and physical health in the rural community. It also aimed to strengthen health, sanitation and nutrition-related activities effectively at the panchayat level.