Archdiocese of Bhopal activated ASHADEEP Counselling centre which was inaugurated in February 2020.
Archbishop Leo Cornelio said that the novel corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic is a situation that is affecting people of all ages specially children physically as well as psychologically.
The pandemic has caused strong feelings such as sadness, fear, anxiety, helplessness, uncertainty, loss of interest and hopelessness he said to the reporters.
Sitting at home completely without work,without outing and without socialising is a matter of concern for people today. Mostly elderly people are depressed in this lockdown as their normal schedule is disturbed. Woman is the emotional pillar of the family. And they are feeling suffocated totally at home. They are not finding any channel to expel out out their frustration. Bread earners of the family are living in anxiety and fear today. They are worried to feed their family during and after lockdown. Depression, anxiety and boredom he said.To provide support and address mental health concerns of children and adult during and after COVID-19, Archdiocese of Bhopal has launched a new venture of online 'Counselling Services for all’ through ASHADEEP, a centre for Wholeness free of cost through its trained counselors.Fr Maria Stephen, the PRO said that ASHADEEP is a group of Psychologists and clinical psychologists to provide mental fitness to people by empowering their minds and by providing emotional wellness. The people wishing to seek guidance can get in touch with counselors on whatsapp, mobile number and email address provided are:- 1.
Dr Reena Rajput (psychovisionbpl@gmail.com), mobile- 09425080444 (Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 11 am), 2. Dr Vinai Mishra (drvinaymishra@rediffmail.com), mobile- 9425648065 (Daily 9 am to 10 am), 3. Dr Priya Sonpar (priyasonpar@gmsil.com), mobile- 9425356605 (Daily 10 am to 12 pm), 4. Gerard Pereira (gerryapereira@gmail.com), mobile- 9826726967 (Daily 8 am to 8 pm), 5. Rhea Pereira (pereirarhea5@gmail.com), mobile- 8962698567 (Daily 8 am to 8 pm).