09/02/2020
It was time to have a group interaction with our very own enthusiastic group of Seniors Citizens. This was arranged as part of the mental health campaign by Vishwas - a Mind Care Initiative with the launch of a series of photographs on psychiatric disorders shot by maverick ideator and ace fashion photographer Somsubhro Sarkaar () He joined by Dr. Karthik Rao, Consultant Psychiatrist and director Vishwas Mind Care Institute.
We discussed about common psychological problems in the elderly. Namely Dementia, Loneliness, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorders, Anxiety related to chronic medical illness like Diebetes and Hypertension. The difference between normal ageing and dementia was discussed. The importance of family, social networks, yoga, exercise and other hobbies like music was emphasized.