Members of the Indian American Forum and community leaders joined a zoom call last month to discuss mental and emotional health. Distinguished panelists, moderators, and elite members of the Indian American community filled up the screens, all gathered for one singular purpose to understand and accept different ways of coping with grief and sorrow especially during the pandemic.
The program was hosted by eminent broadcaster, civic leader, community activist, and member, Board of Directors of the American Association of Ayurvedic Professionals, Dr. Renee Mehrra, and Beena Kothari, President of GOPIO, NY. The Indian American Forum led by its dynamic chairperson, Mrs. Indu Jaiswal spoke about the importance of organizing such important sessions to create an awareness of mental health issues.
Nassau County Executive Director Office of Asian American Affairs, Farrah Mozzawala spoke about the social and mental health services and counseling offered by the county in different languages to families affected during the pandemic, and encouraged the attendees to reach out to her office for any assistance. She also stated that there were services and resources available for the elderly in senior centers.
Dr Sujatha Reddy of Humanely Lakewood Wellness Center, discussed various techniques and holistic strategies for coping with grief and loss.
