As we gear up for our next mental health conversation on May 21st, here is a little bit more about our speakers. All of them come at the issue of caste-based discrimination and mental health from different perspectives: activism, advocacy, counselling, care, and organising.

Today evening in a virtual ceremony organized by Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune, the Keshav Desiraju Memorial Award 2024 for contribution and efforts of individuals in government service in #MentalHealth was announced.
The awardee this year is Shekhar Seshadri, Former Senior Professor NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Was glad that l joined in, as l did last year too.
Some moving, heartfelt tributes to the icon:))
Jo Chopra McGowan , your tribute connected so strongly!
Congratulations 🎊 to the winner, Dr Seshadri!
Commendable work by the Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune team and the esteemed Jury.

Thank you, Jo Chopra McGowan. Your tribute was beautiful! We should be able to share the entire video here soon.

Proud to be a part of Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune's beautiful tribute to Keshav Desiraju last night. Meera Damji's graceful, eloquent moderating was a joy.
Reading about Keshav's life of nation-building to prep for my address was such a welcome mind-cleanse from the bilge today's 'leaders' spew.

✨ If you haven't yet registered, please do!

Join us as we celebrate the life & legacy of Keshav Desiraju (former Union Secy., Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI) along with his colleagues, friends & family.

🟡Sat, May 11 | 7 PM IST
Register, here us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Reminder: It's happening this Saturday at 7 pm. Online so everyone can join in remembering Keshav Desiraju

Do join us on 11 May to celebrate and remember Keshav Desiraju former Union Health Secretary.

Latika owes so much to Keshav Desiraju, one of India's finest public servants. I am honored to be speaking at this 3rd event in his memory - an award for outstanding public service in mental health.
Please join us on May 11th at our virtual ceremony.

🟡 Join us for the virtual award ceremony of the

✨ Keshav Desiraju Memorial Award for Outstanding Public Service in Mental Health, 2024 ✨

📅 Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 7 PM IST
🔗 Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#MentalHealthPolicy #KeshavDesiraju #MentalHealthIndia

This is TODAY at 2.30 PM IST.

Jasmine Kalha will be part of a webinar on ⤵️
Addressing Funding Challenges for Mental Health Initiatives in India.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Organised by Catalyst 2030 : Mental Health Collaboration.

Today, at 2 PM, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy India will launch its report - 'Mindful investments: Philanthropy for Mental Health in India', followed by a panel discussion moderated by Soumitra 🌻 সৌমিত্র சௌமித்ரா سومترہ.

➡️ Measuring Success for Mental Health Initiatives
🔗 samaaj-io.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune Gatekeeper Course for Suicide Prevention is currently accepting applications for the May ’24 batch. The course focuses on skill-based learning through a participative approach. Details in flyer

Great team and learning on offer here