HCI 5th Anniversary session with Dr. Harish Shetty on 2nd October 2022
Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Harish Shetty addressed HCI participants in a live and interactive session on the occasion of HCI’s 5th anniversary. Here are some excerpts from the session.
1. Happiness is a myth. Be grateful for whatever you have now.
2. How we start our day is very important. Start your day with charging a part of your brain which releases good chemicals. One should try & help somebody & also be willing to take someone’s help. A feeling of connectedness is very crucial in mental wellness.
3. Taking a deep breath helps to mitigate anger, pushes one’s health to safe mode & makes the body feel relaxed.
4. When we breathe deeply we learn how to deal with anger and our feelings. It helps us in coping with unfortunate events like someone’s demise, financial problems & job loss.
5. Rational thinking keeps our mental health on track even in difficult times. It can help us in seeking solutions for our own problems.
6. It is important to maintain honesty. It plays a role in making our mind peaceful. Spirituality creates a sense of belongingness amongst human beings.
7. Communication, contact & connectedness help us to mingle with people. Being in regular touch with people & understanding each other promotes mental wellness.
– Session transcribed by Rev
– Edited and published by Mahrukh