Category: External Events

On 1st September, 2022, our Founder- Director, Ms. Minu Budhia was invited to address members of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Tinsukia, Assam. She spoke on a much- needed topic- Stress Management & Work-Life Balance – and shared tips, tools and practical solutions via engaging activities.

The 19th National conference of IAP chapter of Neuro- Developmental Pediatrics at Biswa Bangla Convention Center, Kolkata. It took place on September 3rd and 4th September, 2022. With the use of this platform, Caring Minds was able to start a conversation about Neuro- Developmental issues with the pediatric population. With many visitors showing interest in our organisation, what we do and what we stand for, we were able to talk and spread awareness about occupational therapy, play therapy, neuro- developmental pediatrics, visual therapy and nutrition therapy.

Caring Minds conducted training on ‘Understanding human behaviour – INDIVIDUAL/GROUP/CROWD’ for the Sub-Inspectors of W.B. at Kolkata Police Training Academy, Howrah on 18th August, 2022. It was conducted by Ms. Atreyee Chandra, a Clinical Psychologist at Caring Minds.
The participants enjoyed the sessions on Understanding human behaviour; the principles of Human Behaviour; theories on individual behaviour, group behavior and crowd behavior.

Ms. Minu Budhia, our Founder-Director, was honoured as an “Architect for Change” for her significant contribution towards the development of a better tomorrow. She was honoured by the Public Relations Society of India, at their conference, “BrandEdge 2022”, on 17th August, 2022. Her contribution was appreciated in the presence of Guests of Honour, Melinda Pavek (Consul General, US Consulate General, Kolkata) and Dr. Dhriti Banerjee (Director, Zoological Survey of India).

Psychotherapist Ms. Minu Budhia, was invited to be a key-note speaker at the SYMPOSIUM on Mental Wellness, presented by Aajkal Events on 6th August, 2022. She shared her journey on mental wellness, which resonated with the audience and the event saw a lot of interaction.

Caring Minds celebrated it’s 9th birthday on 16th July, 2022. The room was filled with gleaming faces. Team Caring Minds thanks the community for the immense support and love that encourages us.

Our founder-director, psychotherapist Minu Budhia was invited as the Guest of Honour at the Inner Wheel Club of Behala installation ceremony. She spoke on the importance of mental healthcare, especially for women, gave answers to several FAQs about psychological counselling, and shared her journey of battling & overcoming depression.

Ms. Atreyee Chandra, Clinical Psychologist at Caring Minds, was invited to give a talk at the American Institute of Indian Sciences, Kolkata on the 17th of June, 2022.
8 students from the United States of America, who are to be in India for a 2 month fellowship, were in the audience. The talk, titled ‘Stress, Culture Shock and Mental Health Challenges While Studying Abroad and Self Help Strategies’, aimed to be an orientation for the international students.
The hour-long session was interactive and we hope the students found a lot to take away from it!

The Bengal Global Trade Expo at Science City, Kolkata, gave us a unique stage to start a conversation about mental health. With many visitors showing interest in our organisation, what we do and what we stand for, we were able to talk and spread awareness about mental health and answer questions regarding it for the 5 days spanning between April 20th to April 24th of this year.
A big ‘Thank You!’ to everyone who showed interest in us!