Join the 999 challenge: yoga and meditation
Mental Health
Emotional, Psychological, And Social Well-being
This group will focus on mental health issues, which are increasing.
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 billion people were living with a mental disorder in 2019. Suicide was the cause of 1 in 100 deaths. During the COVID-19 pandemic, depression and anxiety increased by over 25 percent.
Mental health disorders are especially prevalent in low- and middle-income countries and are exacerbated by a lack of mental healthcare infrastructure, professionals, and policies. Stigma and discrimination against people with mental health issues are widespread, especially among disadvantaged populations. All these factors contribute to mental health care being one of the most neglected areas of public health care and policy.
This neglect comes at a grave cost in terms of loss of productivity, economic effects, years of life lost, and disability-adjusted life years. Given a world climate that expects an increase in natural disasters, pandemics, and epidemics, all of which contribute to an increase in mental health disorders, it is time to bring mental health care to the forefront of global attention.
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 billion people were living with a mental disorder in 2019. Suicide was the cause of 1 in 100 deaths. During the COVID-19 pandemic, depression and anxiety increased by over 25 percent.
Mental health disorders are especially prevalent in low- and middle-income countries and are exacerbated by a lack of mental healthcare infrastructure, professionals, and policies. Stigma and discrimination against people with mental health issues are widespread, especially among disadvantaged populations. All these factors contribute to mental health care being one of the most neglected areas of public health care and policy.
This neglect comes at a grave cost in terms of loss of productivity, economic effects, years of life lost, and disability-adjusted life years. Given a world climate that expects an increase in natural disasters, pandemics, and epidemics, all of which contribute to an increase in mental health disorders, it is time to bring mental health care to the forefront of global attention.
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AmritaServe – Education, Skill Development, Learning Technologies
Inclusive Education: Amrita Orphanage, Amrita Institute for Differently Abled, Amrita Speech and Hearing Improvement School (ASHIS), Village Education Centers
Join the 999 challenge
The challenge is to practice 9 rounds of Surya Namaskar and 9 minutes of Meditation for World Peace daily for 9 days and then reflect on the impact it had on your life. The challenge highlights how yoga and meditation can have a major impact on mental health and physical well-being. Participants of the challenge have reported experiencing positive changes in their life outlooks, energy levels and overall sense of well-being. This, in turn, contributed to an atmosphere of peace within their schools and families. The goal is to reach 1 million people around the world by international yoga day, June 21st.
Share your experiences with 999
Now that you have completed your 9 days of Surya Namaskaram and prayers for world peace, we want to know about your experience!
Please share your experience with the 999 challenge, let us know how it has impacted you mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Your response can be written, or a video.
Chaupal C20
Each one of us influences the health of our society. The #YouAreTheLight campaign is a platform for all to share their experiences of health problems in society and suggest solutions to be included in our policy pact for the G20.
Events
We aim to widen the discussions on different facets of sustainable development goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being with policy building meetings and a series of public webinars and awareness campaigns that will take place throughout 2023.
Join us for one of our upcoming events.
Sub-Working Group Coordinators
Dr. L. M. (Malini) Frey
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Contact us: mh.ihh.c20india@amrita.edu
Contact us: mh.ihh.c20india@amrita.edu
Core Committee Members
Dr. Patrick Corrigan
Illinois Institute of Technology
Soumitra Pathare
Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy, Indian Law Society
Chitra Venkateswaran
BCMCH, Tiruvalla, Mehac Foundation
Anant Bhan
Sangath
Dr. Elyn Saks
USC Gould School of Law
Nirmala Pothini
Andhra University
Gabriella Wright
Never Alone, Initiative of the Chopra Foundation
Priti Sridhar
Mariwala Health Initiative
Dr. T. S. Jaisoorya
National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bengaluru
Dr. Brian Hall
Center for Global Health Equity, Professor of Global Public Health, NYU Shanghai
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Our Inspiration
Amma sees the whole world as a flower. Each petal represents a nation. If one petal is infested with pests, it will affect the other petals as well. The beauty of the whole flower suffers. It is the responsibility of each and every one of us to protect and nurture this flower. All living beings in creation are interdependent. The rhythm of Nature depends upon humanity. It’s necessary to maintain the rhythm of the mind and body for the sake of our health and lifespan, for the sake of humankind and Nature.
Amma,
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi ❤️
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi ❤️
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