NMC receives 4,953 stress calls during lockdown

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NMC receives 4,953 stress calls during lockdown

Friday, 10 April 2020 | Staff Reporter | NEW DELHI

North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NMC) has received 4,953 calls related to various disorders from public till Thursday. The callers, mostly women, are dialing helpline numbers provided by the corporation and seeking counseling to handle stress amid lockdown.

Dr Chandra Ketu, Director of Ayush department of north Corporation said that a proper counseling is provided to people calling the team. “We are motivating people to tackle the situation bravely by adopting healthy lifestyle, practicing Yoga through online support started by us,” he said.

“We keep guiding people with some of the immunity booster medicines besides suggesting some of the Vadic mantra to tackle stress. Keeping the situation in mind, our team of doctors also motivates them,” he added.

Dr Ketu further said “We generally suggest ways to deal with the problem by providing free telephonic counseling Yoga, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, stress management, immunity boosting and diet.

The department is also spreading awareness to school children and parents in collaboration with school and other institutions through video conferencing using Microsoft team, Zoom and Google-meet software programs, he said, adding that besides the department is also conducting webinars to spread awareness and enhance immunity.

The civic body had launched a helpline number for mental health and wellness counseling; a day after nationwide lockdown was announced.  The Corporation has also started a helpline for persons with disabilities (divyangjan) to extend support in arranging logistical help, food, emotional support and any special needs that they may have.  

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