Project – Vizhippu

Mental Health is as important as Physical Health but most of us are not giving much importance to take care of our mental health. Poor mental health care may lead to separation, self harm, low self-esteem, anxiety, sleep disturbance, depression, and many more. Project Vizhippu – Vizhippunarvu is an awareness programme to educate the people about importance of mental health and well-being through various activities like webinars, workshops, street play, random social interactions and social media platforms (Instagram, facebook, youtube and whatsapp).

Webinar on the Importance of Mental Health

Sex Education & Mental Health Day 2020

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10.10.2020, OOKKAM Foundation in collaboration with Sacred Heart College (10 clubs), Tiruppatur conducted 13 webinars on the topic “NO HEALTH WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH” with 15 speakers and reached 700+young minds. we thank the management of sacred Heart College, our coordinators Mr.Thilak & Mr.James and all the speakers Ms.Ananyalakshmi, Mr.Balasendhil, Ms.Akeela Jeelan, Ms.Dhivyalakshmi, Ms.Rakavi, Mr. Thatchinamoorthi, Ms.Lavanya, Mr.Justin Santhosh, Mr.Alex Shyam Chelladurai, Ms.Ammu Ramamoorthy, Ms.Grisha, Ms.Aishvarya Kumari, Ms.Cavery Babu, Ms.Fransila, Ms.Honarin and Ms.Juanne Jananee Manoj for joining us to spread Mental Health awareness.

SUICIDE PREVENTION & MNTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

OOKKAM FOUNDATION conducted 10 webinars at different districts of Tamilnadu with 10 different speakers on World Suicide Prevention Day on the topic “SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS”

Role of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

Time to Talk Day

An interactive webinar of OOKKAM Foundation by Dr.C.Anbu Dorai, Senior Psychiatrist on the topic Mana nalam patri – “Manam vittu pesuvom” in collaboration with TAP Chennai Volunteers on the occasion of Time to Talk Day 2021.

Krishnagiri to Dhansukodi travel to create awareness on global climate change and Mental Health from 23rd Feb 2021 to 1st March 2021

Cycle Rally

Each and every event of our organization aimed to focus Mental Health and Well-being. And also in this current scenario need of mental health and well-being is high. To create awareness about Mental Health Ookkam foundation in collaboration with KALAM Theatre Studio, National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Magic Wand Society and RC Anna Nagar Rotaract Club of Adhitya organized Mental Health Awareness Cycle Rally event from Greater Chennai Corporation Rippon Building to Semmozhi Poonga on 31st October in 35Cycles with 50Volunteers. Rally was inaugurated by Shri.Rajesh Ramchandran, RO, S&P, NIEPMD.

Street play

Programme No : 1
Date : 24.01.2021
Theme: National Girl Child Day awareness programmeVenue : Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.R Bus Terminus, Koyambedu
No of participants : 7 (From Dr.Ambedkar Government Arts College)

Programme No : 2
Date : 28.02.2021
Theme: Social Justice Daya & Mother language Day awareness programme
Venue : Vadapalani Bus Depot
No of participants : 7 (From DRBCC Hindu College, Avai )

Programme No : 3
Date : 18.09.2021
Theme: World Suicide Prevention Day awareness programme
Venue : Dr.MGR Bus terminus, Koyambedu
No of participants : 7 (From Dr.Ambedkar Government Arts College )

250km CYCLING JOURNEY FOR GREEN AND PEACE FROM KRISHNAGIRI TO CHENNAI FROM THE 25TH TO THE 27TH OF FEBRUARY 2022. promoted environmentally friendly vehicles, as well as physical and mental health. The realization of mental health and climate change would have an impact on daily life. We have educated about the environment and mental health, we throw seed balls and plant saplings.

Sindhi College of Arts & Science, Poonamallee. We led a session on mental health and well-being for students in the department of social work. A sapling was planted, and a seminar on mental health and well-being was held.