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The COVID-19 outbreak also provoked social stigma and discriminatory behaviours against anyone perceived to have been in contact with the virus such as doctors, nurses, frontline workers, sanitation workers etc. MoHFW encouraged youth to advocate against stigma and discrimination during COVID-19 in the form of a guide. This document was designed to help young people develop as youth advocates and raise their voice against stigma and discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Website link:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/EncouragingYouthtoadvocateagainstS&DduringCOVID19EnglishToolkit_final.pdf
MoHFW issued guidelines on managing mental illness in hospital settings during COVID-19
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued guidelines on managing mental illness in hospital settings during COVID-19. Experts from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, prepared this guideline. Like physical disorders, managing psychiatric disorders (both inside the mental health establishments and in the community) requires multiple adjustments and following the various COVID-19-related protocols. The Guidelines detailed everything; right from the moment the patient enters the mental health establishment until the time he/she is there, due processes should be followed.
Website link:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ GuidelinesforDeliveryofMentalMentalHealthcareServicesduringtheCOVID19.pdf
MoHFW released a guide to address stigma
associated with COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency that caused a stressful and a difficult time for everyone. During this crisis, rumours and misinformation created more stress and often hampered the recovery process. To combat this misinformation, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued a guide to address stigma associated with COVID-19. This guide for preventing and addressing the social stigma associated with COVID-19 is intended to support governments, media and local organisations.
Website link:
https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ GuidetoaddressstigmaassociatedwithCOVID19.pdf
An illustrative guide on COVID-appropriate behaviours issued by
MoHFW
The COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented and unanticipated challenges requiring collective action and support from all. While all necessary measures to fight the spread of Novel Coronavirus were being effectively led by the Government, there was a need to reinforce the
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