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NGO Sangath and the Trimiti Trust of Pune will be jointly organising, Mindscope-2019, the 4th Mental Health Film Festival (MMHFF) at Macquinez Palace, Auditorium 1 in Panaji on December 22.
The theme of the one-day film festival is ‘Overcoming Challenges’ and the festival will focus on two perspectives to present around the same theme - the survivor (patient) perspective and the professional’s perspective.
Breaking away from the stigma and gender stereotype, these champions will share their stories and experiences of conquering their mental health challenges and redefining lives. It will also highlight the unconventional approach taken by mental health professionals towards their work while serving the patients.
Briefing on the festival, psychologist and project lead, Adolescence Health Projects at Sangath, Prachi Khandeparkar stated, “Creating awareness on mental health is one of our key activities. Entertainment is a powerful medium of education with a mass appeal. We are therefore hosting the, ‘no fare, open to all’ MindScope Mental Health Film Fest (MMHFF) in Goa since September 2016. Our choice of films is such that they are engaging and entertaining, cinematic yet authentic in their portrayal of the mental health problems.”
MMHFF 2019 will feature a full-length feature film “‘Nise: The Heart of Madness’ and six short films. The screening will be followed by sharing of experiences of overcoming challenges by survivors and professionals in the field of mental health.
Entry is free to all.
