Page 8 - Covid Special Issue

Indian industry, start-ups, entrepreneurs, and research institutions were eligible to apply for innovations and solutions which could be deployed immediately.
Website link:
https://www.psa.gov.in/article/launch-covid-19-innovative-challenge/17
Office of the PSA released a simple guide for building positive
mental health
As news about SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) dominated the headlines and public concern was on the rise, taking care of mental health was as important as looking after physical health. Good mental health and positive well-being can help individuals better cope with the COVID-19 threat and deal with the stress due to uncertainty. Resilience is the process of finding healthy ways to adapt and cope with adversity and distress. Building resilience can be the key to helping the individuals get through the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and its aftermath. It can help protect one from various mental health symptoms, such as depression, anxiety and traumatic stress. It can also help those who already have mental health conditions cope better. Prior tragedies have shown the power of resilience. Knowing this and how to build strength can be a source of great hope for many people. People can even experience emotional growth after a tragedy.
In association with Armed Force Medical College (AFMC), Pune, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser brought a guide book to build positive mental health. This e-book is published in fourteen languages to reach out to a larger audience.
Website link:
https://www.psa.gov.in/innerPage/psa-initiatives/building-positive-mental-health-nine-simple-steps-effective- habits-healthy-life/214/214
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