2007 Rally for Recovery
Stop Stigma. Save Lives.
In 2007, ASHA International collaborated with the Institute of Psychological Health, Nodal Association for Mentally Ill, Bangalore Chapter, the Karnataka Association for Psychiatric Disability, Shanti Nursing Home, SRUJAN Psychotherapy & Counseling Center, Schizophrenia Awareness Association, Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital to present the Rally for Recovery on a 6-city tour across India.
What people are saying…
“I have been working in the field of Psychiatry in Aurangabad, India, for last 29 years and I rate this program on mental illness as The Best, I have ever seen. It is my sincere belief that programs like these should occur more frequently, so as to benefit Psychiatry at large.”
“Gayathri mesmerized the audience of more than 6500 persons in the city of Thane, India. Newspapers including the prestigious daily, the Times of India were vying to publish her interviews.”
“Gayathri, I was moved to tears, as many were during your presentation.
The process of your recovery is indeed a guiding light to many souls.”
“Gayathri is a social activist with a vision; a person who can transform personal goals into sublimated social goals. Her spontaneity and sense of timing as speaker, mesmerizes audiences. All in all, the IPH family (Institute of Psychological Health) and I, as well as the audiences for her programs gained a lot of zeal to live creatively and productively from a role model called Gayathri Ramprasad.”
“Absolutely inspiring! Highly educational! My colleagues and I still talk about your incredible presentation.Your programs should be incorporated into schools of medicine,nursing, and other healthcare fields.”
“At times in life, words cannot describe your emotions. Some instances in life leave you spellbound and encourage you to show your worth to the world. Well, this is something I learnt after attending the presentation Gayathri gave on De-mystifying Mental illness.
It takes courage to accept that you are suffering from mental illness, and it is tougher to accept it in front of the entire society. But Gayathri is the perfect example to prove that 'if you wish, you can’!”
“A good and enlightened conference regarding the most commonly suffered disease in this world. The victims of which are silent sufferers. But, there is a candle in the dark.”
“This is the first of its kind to see the conference chaired by mental health consumers - Excellent depth and scope.”
“More such conferences will help the caregivers and others who are interested to reach out to the needy people.”
“Gayathri’s presentation, De-Mystifying Mental Illness, delivered with passion and determination. For many in the audience, it was a revelation that life, vibrant and glowing, can break through the shadowy, confused disarrangements that befall the young persons who suffer from mental illness.
“Inspiring presentation! Very effective in educating people about Mental illness, treatment and recovery.”
“Gayathri, several people called me and the TV channel appreciating the program, asking for your contact information, to invite you to speak at their organization, etc. In short the program was very well received and has inspired many. YOU ARE A BUNDLE OF INSPIRATION TO ALL.”
“It takes a lot of courage to speak about your personal experience with mental illness in the interest of educating others. I congratulate you on the courage, strength and determination you have shown towards the cause of promoting mental health awareness and fostering communities of hope and recovery.”
“I know Gayathri from my school days. I am pleased to see her commitment and initiative in promoting global mental health awareness through her campaigns, talks and workshops. What inspired me was -she is a good listener, uses her MIND to touch our hearts and applies her INTELLECT to offer solutions.”
“Gayathri’s presentation, DE-MYSTIFYING MENTAL ILLNESS, provided lots of useful information to the clients and care-givers. It broke many a myth and gave hope to all who listened to her inspiring talk. What impressed me most was the FEELING AND PASSION which she exhibited in delivering her message. To many of the vernacularly literate who attended the meeting and asked her questions in the vernacular; she was a picture of patience and concern - An inspiring talk from a person who walked the road and climbed the mountain!”
“We wish such programs are organized for the benefit of all those working in this area regularly and also to the care providers, family members and patients.”
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If you or your organization is interested in collaborating with ASHA International in presenting the Rally for Recovery, please e-mail gayathri@myasha.org
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