18 September, 2010 Hectic lifestyle, pressure at home and work as well as the trials and tribulations of the modern age may sometimes lead to troubled relationships.
But if people struggling with their relationships are given a chance to speak their mind, things can improve dramatically, cementing the bonds once again. This is the concept behind "Rishta" , which is claimed to be the country's first "relationship helpline" launched from Pune on September 11, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. "It is an endeavour to reach out to people struggling with relationship problems before they become chronic or reach a crisis point," Dimple Shah, a practicing psychotherapist who has started the venture in association with an advisory panel of professionals drawn from various fields, says. "In my 15 years of work as psychotherapist, I have seen that inter-personal relation has emerged as the single most crucial factor affecting their performance, health and harmony in life," she said. She said while most helplines deal with specific crisis issues and groups, (such as suicide, domestic violence or children) "there is not a single helpline dealing with relationship issues." "Many interpersonal relationships show signs of turbulence much before it hits the crisis stage and if concerns are addressed at an early stage, it can save a lot of pain and agony," Shah who has started the cellphone helpline under the aegis of 'revival life', a therapeutic resource aids and educational centre, noted. http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Helpline-to-improve-troubled-relationships/683421 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Mental Health Advocacy (News 'N Views) India" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/MhaNewsViewsIndia?hl=en ------------- Affiliated Groups : MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY INDIA [email protected] Discussions on mental health law / policy / plan monitoring / human rights etc [email protected] India-specific news and views related to mental health [email protected] Information and support to carers of people with mental health issues [email protected] Mutual support and sharing of experiential knowledge, skills and social learning amongst peers
