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During Socio-political crisis, mental health of individuals in our society suffers. Iam

"Toxic stress response can occur when a child experiences strong, frequent, and/or prolonged adversity—such as physical or emotional abuse, neglect, caregiver substance abuse or mental illness, exposure to violence, and/or the accumulated burdens of family economic hardship—without adequate adult support. This kind of prolonged activation of the stress-response systems can disrupt the development of brain architecture and other organ systems, and increase the risk for stress- related disease and cognitive impairment, well into the adult years"- Nadine Burke . mental trauma

"One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again." - Abraham Maslow mental health

 to the day when our Founder, Ms. Akanksha Chandele, facilitated a workshop on Trauma and its impact at Department of Psychology, Amity University. Throwback  to the day when our Founder, Ms. Akanksha Chandele, facilitated a workshop on Trauma and its impact at Department of Psychology, Amity University.

"Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress." - Melody Beattie . AceAwareness

Parents and caregivers make a significant difference in the lives of their children. By raising them in a loving, positive home, they can put them on the path to a happy, healthy life. Adults also have a crucial role in protecting kids from unhealthy experiences. . Studies show that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), such as verbal abuse or substance abuse by parents, can stop a child’s healthy development. ACEs can lead to “toxic stress”—or highly stressful situations — for kids. Too much toxic stress for a child can lead to health problems from childhood and teen years into adulthood. . The early years of a child’s development are critical. Children need safe and encouraging relationships and homes to succeed and grow. . What Are Protective Factors? Studies show that an important way to prevent ACEs and toxic stress is to build “protective factors” in children. Protective factors are like a shield to protect kids from ACEs and build resilience. They are things like: Loving

Children care and protection Risk Factors Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years) such as experiencing violence, abuse, or neglect; witnessing violence in the home; and having a family member attempt or die by suicide. Also included are aspects of the child’s environment that can undermine their sense of safety, stability, and bonding such as growing up in a household with substance misuse, mental health problems, or instability due to parental sep aration or incarceration of a parent, sibling, or other member of the household. . . Adverse Childhood Experiences have been linked to risky health behaviors, chronic health conditions, low life potential, and early death. . . . . Risk factors are those characteristics linked with child abuse and neglect—they may or may not be direct causes. risk factors risk factors risk factors risk factors risk

' I Am' conducted a needs assessment session to understand the challenges that women in the community face in terms of parenting, at @ourkhwaab , an organisation financially empowering community women. iamwellbeing iamwellbeing

Ms. Akanksha Chandele, Founder, I Am, conducted a workshop on parenting at Community Mela organised by Aga Khan Foundation. Mothers living in Nizamuddin Basti Area participated in the workshop. workshop On parenting  Workshop on parenting Workshop on parenting Workshop on parenting Workshop on parenting