30/03/2026
Had a productive session and a good discussion from active audience. Talked to parents regarding identifying risk factors, protective factors, early warning signs, and seeking early treatment in context of Substance use/ disorder. As a mental health expert, I strongly believe that creating awareness within the community- parents, teachers, school children, and all stakeholders involved , is the need of the hour. In order to identify early at risk population , start early intervention, and even work towards prevention strategies - we need to build a strong community network.