Obuka

OBUKA, in Serbian means 'to nurture'. Our dedication - Improving Mental Well-being to create a healthier world Our Passion - Connecting minds, people and potential Our belief - Everyone has a unique journey Our potential - Spread emotional and mental wellness Our vision is to enable individuals, organizations and communities to nurture a culture of mental well-being. OBUKA’s Workplace Wellness Program uses a 3 pronged approach. 1. ‘Mental Well-being Awareness’ under which we address sensitisation, stigma, strategies and stress management 2. ‘Learning and Development’ which encompasses well-being policies and practices, a needs analysis based customised L&D calendar covering workshops on Leadership, Communication, Organisation Culture, Emotional Intelligence and building collaborative teams 3. ‘Support’, group and peer, one on one and to develop well-being champions within the organisation OBUKA’s School Wellness Program incorporates the 5Ts for Mental Health Education 1. TALKING about Mental Health to students, staff and parents 2. Providing appropriate TRAINING for teachers and staff 3. Incorporating Mental Health into TEACHING 4. Providing helpful TOOLS for students 5. TAKING CARE of teachers WHY MENTAL WELL-BEING? Some daunting statistics as to why Obuka is dedicated to improving Mental Well-being to create a healthier world. Around the world Self harm is among the top five causes of death among adolescents. 264 million people suffer from depression. US$ 1 trillion each year in lost productivity due to depression / anxiety disorder. In India 1 in 5 will suffer from depression in their lifetime 150 Million are in need of mental health intervention 1 student kills self every hour in India OBUKA wants to make people Aware, Accept reality and take Action towards communities free of Mental Health stigma, nurturing a culture of Mental Well-being. OBUKA is committed to improving the mental health and well-being of the people we serve.