As a mental health professional and a suicide survivor himself, Mr. Amaresh Nath talks about how his journey has been through various ups and downs. He, along with MHT India decided to share his survivor story with an intention to reach out to people and as an effort to spread awareness about suicide prevention.
Mr. Amaresh has always been an enthusiast when it comes to talking about mental health care and through this live, he wishes to spread the message that it is not one’s fault to go through any kind of mental illness and one should not be ashamed to talk about it.
He mentions that suicide is not merely ending ones life but it is a cry for help and their last resort to end their suffering. At such difficult time, all society can do is give that person a listening ear and space to recover and feel that he/she is not alone in this.
About Mr. Amaresh Nath
Mr. Amaresh Nath is a counselling psychologist with 6+ years of experience of providing counselling and coaching to various population groups. He is also an academician; pursuing his PhD from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and having taught at institutions like TISS, Guwahati, and Pune Institute of Business Management, Pune.
Apart from his professional life, Amaresh is also a foodie, storyteller, ardent traveller, photographer, poet, and a strong seeker of new knowledge. He is also a staunch advocate of mental health wellness and doesn’t miss an opportunity to spread awareness about mental health care. Having overcome concerns like Bipolar Mood Disorder and Borderline Personality himself, he takes a strong stand on taking care of one’s mental health.
Watch the full video : Insider Perspective to Suicide | Mr. Amaresh Nath
About MHT Live
MHT Live is an online space with live streaming on Facebook, Youtube and Instagram. At MHT Live, mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, researchers and scholars come together and address a particular issue or advancements in the field of mental health and even chat with the viewers through a live chatbox. Mental health experts in India have been a part of this platform from the very beginning. From mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression and psychosis; psychological issues, such as self-esteem, confidence and resilience; as well as social issues such as workplace culture, women’s issues, and LGBT community issues, all have been covered in the multiple MHT Live sessions that take place every Sunday.
The platform aims at connecting professionals with people seeking help, vice-versa. An interactive discussion of approximately 1 hour provides the viewers with a comprehensive knowledge of that particular issues, therapeutic techniques that they can try at home and also contact details of the speaker of a particular webinar.
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