Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar organised a mental health conference in association with the Odisha Women in Media(OWM) on October 18th, 2024. It held on key women health issues and saw the participation of nearly 60 lady journalists from Bhubaneswar.
The event empowered participants with essential knowledge to enhance their awareness about mental wellness and dispel common myths surrounding women’s overall well-being. Through two informative sessions, the event fostered a deeper understanding of health issues that directly impact. women in today’s society.
The first session, “Understanding Mental Health,” was led by Dr S.A. Idrees who talked about the importance of recognizing mental health issues, provided some useful techniques to cope with stress and underlined how crucial it is to maintain emotional balance. The discussion saw participants engaging in dialogue on the struggles women journalists face in managing mental well-being in high pressure environments.
Following this, Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Senior Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Manipal Hospital Bhubaneshwar, delivered a session titled “Unlocking the Truth: Dispelling Myths and Embracing Facts in Gynaecological Health, This session dealt with widespread misconceptions related to reproductive health, menstruation, and menopause. Dr. Kaur equipped participants with evidence-based knowledge, enabling them to make informed decisions and share accurate information with their audiences and communities.
Dr. Saktimaya Mohapatra, Hospital Di rector at Manipal expressed his support for the event, stating, empowering women with correct health information is utmost important. Programmes like this encourage women to under- stand and make them aware of the stereotype surrounding mental health. Open dialogues on such crucial topics will also empower women. to prioritize their overall well-being.”
Sarada Lahangir, Vice President of Odisha Women in Media. (OWM), highlighted the significance of the collaboration, stating. “I appreciate Manipal Hospital Bhubaneshwar’s effort in organizing the mental health discussion. which is vital for women journalists. By staying informed about our health, we can dismantle stereotypes and provide accurate, life-saving information to our audiences. Today’s conference was a crucial step in that direction. The health. discussion not only fostered informative ex- change but also reinforced the commitment of Manipal Hospital Bhubaneshwar to pro- mote health education and community wellness. The organization looks for- ward to hosting more initiatives that empower women and elevate health awareness in the community.
