Network for Peer led Drug and Alcohol Prevention

                        24/07/2012 Dear Friends &  Colleagues, Greetings from Nada India… Nada India Foundation & Indian Association of Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (IAADS)  are pleased to announce the   Training workshop on use of ear acupuncture as per NADA Protocol for addiction treatment and general well being   to be held at Vishakhapatanam Andhra Pradesh on 12 th Aug 2012 . The workshop is hosted by  7 Radiations - SATCH (Sanctum of Alternative Therapies and Conscious Healing) Vishkhapatanam ( http://www.7radiations.org/ ). The workshop will be facilitated by  Dr.James Doss , NADA, ADS. The workshop aims to facilitate a shared understanding of importance of barrier free services and skill in use of ear acupuncture as an adjunct treatment at all stages of addiction treatment and wellness services  (pre- admission, detoxification and rehabilitation an...

‘Mann Ki Baat’- Popular series on Doordarshan   focuses on Contemporary Psychosocial Mental Health Issues New Delhi, 10 th July, 2012 - ‘ Mann Ki Baat ( eu dh ckr ), the series on Doordarshan handling mental health and psychosocial issues has been very well received and appreciated by public and critically acclaimed by press.   The series being aired every Saturday at 8.30 a.m. on National Network of Doordarshan and repeated every Monday at 8.30 a.m. has focused on contemporary issues like Aggression, Road Rage, Accidents, Coping with Trauma and Disasters, Disabilities, Bereavement, Chronic Illnesses and Caregiver’s stress. The series now focuses on issues of the Elderly – Ageing and Mental Health, Memory Impairment and Dementia, Elder abuse, Gender Discrimination etc. as well as Parenting – Single Parenting, take up, Adoption, Generation Gap and Adolescent Sexuality etc.   The series would then take up special areas of children and adolesc...

On 26th June 2012,Nai kiran Peer led Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre, Shahpur, Ambala took out a rally on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Nai Kiran is a member of Nada India network member. Sh. Nirmal Singh, Ex -Minister, Haryana addressed the members of the Rally and encourage them by showing Green Flag to the Rally. The Rally started at 9:00 AM from Ambala Cantt., Railway Station and cover various places, Swastik Chow, Football Chowk, Vijayratan Chowk, Gud Mandi and Govt. College etc.  it took 3:00 hours to cover the total distance.    During Rally, the members were giving messages like "Nasha Ek Bimari hai, Iska Elaj Jarori hai". (Addiction is disease and treatment is possible   Prof. Satish Mudgil, (Volunteer of Nai Kiran), Sh. Mandeep (Ex-addict and volunteer of Nai Kiran), Sh. Tarif Singh, Treasurer Nai Kiran, Sh. Parveen Sharma, Link Officer Nai Kiran, Sh. Satbeer Dabas, Peer e...

The next four episodes of "Mann Ki Baat"....  1.   Psychologic al Aspects of Accidents, specially Road Accident:    19th May, 2012 and Repeat telecast on 21st May 2012 at 8.30 a.m. DD National 2.    Coping with Disasters and Trauma:    26th May, 2012 and Repeat telecast on 28th May 2012 at 8.30 a.m. DD National 3.    Disabilities and Mental Health    :    02nd June, 2012 and Repeat telecast on 04th June 2012 at 8.30 a.m. DD National 4. Bereavement:    09nd June, 2012 and Repeat telecast on 11th June 2012 at 8.30 a.m. DD National   for details visit  http://www.mannkibaat.com/ Mann Ki Baat  is a television program telecasted on the National Channel of Doordarshan . The program focuses on issues related to the mind and mental health- of individuals and the society at large.  Today, we are becoming increasingly aware of the psychological havoc being ...

10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less By  Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. Created  Apr 17 2010 - 9:48am It usually takes us much longer to change our moods than we’d like it to take. Here are ten things you can do in ten minutes or less that will have a positive emotional effect on you and those you love. 1.    Watch "The Last Lecture" by Randy Paus ch . See it online at  Oprah.com . This is a deeply moving segment that may be the best ten minutes you've ever invested in front of a computer. 2.    Spend a little while watching the sunset with your mate . Nothing extra is necessary. Just sit and take in the natural  beauty  of the sky and appreciate being able to share it with the one you love. 3.    Sit quietly by yourself. It doesn't really matter where or when . Just let your feelings bubble up and then experience the thoughts flowing out of your mind. Clearing your head and heart will giv...

A year-long project has led to a new a definition of 'recovery' for those suffering from mental illness or addiction. The Substance Abuse  and  Mental Health  Services Administration announced its new definition this week: " A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. " The new definition, which lands somewhere between thoughtful and pithy, is meant to help doctors and policymakers who oversee the fields of mental health and addiction. What's the Big Idea? Along with the new definition, researchers and other mental-health experts clarified four major dimensions that support a life in recovery: Health, home, purpose and community. 'Health' means "overcoming or managing one's disease(s) as well as living in a physically and emotionally healthy way"; 'Home' is a stable and safe place to live; 'Purpose' means "meaningfu...