Tenderness Helpful in the Treatment of Mental Depression

Tenderness Helpful in the Treatment of Mental Depression, a few years ago, I visited a hospital of national repute for the treatment of a friend, who happens to be a doctor himself. After the primary necessary investigations, the OPD doctor advised him to be admitted.

Summery

We were sitting on a bench in front of the concerned ward and suddenly we saw one of the patients run out of his ward, followed by his wife. As soon as he saw me, he started shouting – ”Told you for work, had to go to the bank, had to bring goods from the market, ration was also over, school fees had to be deposited, office papers”.

His wife, standing behind him, started apologizing to me again and again for his behavior’s . I put my hand on this unfamiliar gentleman’s shoulder and assured him that all the work had been taken care of and he didn’t have to worry about anything. My words worked their magic and the person who was creating a ruckus sometime back, calmly went back to the ward. 

There is a lot of power in tenderness

There is a lot of power in tenderness, which creates a positive aura in the mind of even a mentally unwell person. The film ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’ has also tried to convey the same message through the concept of ‘Jadoo Ki Jhappi’.

In today’s society, in the atmosphere of increasing depression and mental pressure, there is an essential need to listen patiently to one’s troubles, happiness and sorrow, to create an atmosphere of affection. In today’s world, especially in the era of Corona and post Covid , people have been surrounded by many kinds of problems personally or professionally and eventually become victims of depression.  

As time demands ,the discussion of mental and psychological wellness started gaining momentum and now the whole world seems to be talking about it.  The need for Tenderness in more mental hospitals in the country has also been discussed.

In my opinion, it’s time to encourage the growth of mental wellness experts/volunteers in India, both for urban and rural areas and train them in a way to counsel people suffering from depression or mental illness with passion , affection and dedication.

Today the biggest problem

Today the biggest problem is that there is no one who wants or has the time to listen and unless people are able to express their stories or problems openly, it is tough to get out of depression. There can be many reasons for dejection, but it is important that the suffocation trapped in the mind of the concerned person should come out first. We all have to take the initiative. Our small efforts can save someone from big troubles.

Yoga, exercising, spiritual practices, dance and music could be instruments to create a positive environment. “Ayurvedic dietary modifications and Yogic Methods are known to be helpful in mitigating depression. Appropriate counselling methods to enhance the resilience of a patient suffering from depression is also known to help”, added Dr. Kishore Kumar, Professor of Ayurveda and Head, Dept. of Integrative Medicine, NIMHANS, Bengaluru.

Snigdha Mishra , a New Delhi based psychotherapist and mental health educator confirms that  “professionals like journalists working under undue mental pressure  should also act the same as anyone else to stay mentally fit.  Exercise ,sleep well ,therapy of course to learn in-depth techniques suitable for oneself. Because what works for one may not work for others. Hence a therapist might help you create a good plan for yourself and also ways to stick to it.” 

Conclusion

Government, non-government organizations, industrial and corporate houses alike, should come forward to extend their support  in forming  a psychological army for a healthy society.  We, at ShareYrHeart, as envoys of mental and psychological wellness are always prepared to accept such challenges .