On 1st November, 2022, Ms Mohini Ojha, special educator, remedial teacher and play therapist at Caring Minds, Kolkata, conducted a session on managing anxiety and depression in young adults for the students of CT college, Tinsukia, Assam.
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).
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.