Sanjivini Society for Mental Health

18/11/2025

We’re excited to kick off our annual Volunteer Intake Program, and delighted to share that we’ve already completed two orientations on November 11th and 15th. We have two more orientations scheduled for December 4th and 9th, and we look forward to welcoming even more participants.

A total of 71 prospective Volunteers attended the November sessions, making the experience truly meaningful and enriching for everyone involved. Thank you to all who joined us in supporting the cause of mental health. We look forward to the upcoming orientations as we move closer to completing this year’s intake program.

11/11/2025

As Sanjivini nears its 50th anniversary, we are delighted to bring you another meaningful film screening in our ongoing series of events celebrating mental and emotional wellbeing - “Aunty Sudha Aunty Radha”, in collaboration with Kriti Film Club.

The film follows the lives of two widowed sisters, aged 86 and 93, who live with their adopted family of domestic help in the village of Lahra, three hours away from India’s capital city. Pulling along on their walkers, the sisters do as they please, paying no heed to anyone’s unsolicited advice. With a rare acceptance of old age and all that it brings, they spend their time gossiping, watching TV, soaking in the sun, and bonding with their help - a heartwarming portrayal of community, companionship, and dignity in aging.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film curator and session facilitator, Aanchal Kapur. Aanchal is the founder of Kriti Film Club, a documentary curator and programmer, and has facilitated numerous film screenings and conversations over the years.

The film screening and discussion are free of cost and will be held on Saturday, 22nd November, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm at our Qutub Institutional Area Center, New Delhi. It is open to anyone aged 16 and above. Please register using the Google Form linked below, as seats are limited:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWnnzj9KuxVnTQIO-G9TbkK89lCToqQzIeP5iShxhBlDhMGQ/viewform?usp=header

For any queries, you can email us or call 9911939883 or 9871346488, Monday to Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

10/11/2025

🌼 Become a Sanjivini Volunteer! 🌼

Some of your time can make a difference and help a person going through emotional distress.
Register to volunteer in person with Sanjivini.

Eligibility: 23 to 65 years, Graduate in any discipline!

📞 Call: +91 9871346488 / +91 9911939883
🕙 (10 am – 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday)
📧 Mail: [email protected]

Sanjivini Society for Mental Health is a crisis intervention centre for emotional distress since 1976, based in New Delhi.

🌐 Know more at www.sanjivinisociety.org

31/10/2025

Special Occasions with Sanjivini

Established in 1976, Sanjivini Society for Mental Health is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential counselling to adults coping with emotional distress and to people living with serious mental illness.

We invite you to make birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion truly meaningful — for someone in need by donating to Sanjivini.

Every donation makes a difference:
• Provides for free counselling and a safe space for hope, healing, and strength.

Donate Now: https://www.sanjivinisociety.org/donate

For assistance:
Call on: +91 9958067004,
Email : [email protected],
Website: www.sanjivinisociety.org

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Sanjivini, in collaboration with the India International Centre (IIC), successfully hosted a special panel discussion on “Mental Health and Mobile Usage” on 8th October 2025, to mark World Mental Health Day.

As part of Sanjivini’s journey towards its 50th foundational year in March 2026, this event brought together professionals, Sanjivini Volunteers, and mental health advocates for an engaging and thought-provoking evening.

The panel featured insightful discussions by:
🩺 Dr. Puneet Dwevedi, Psychiatrist
💬 Rita Marathey, Addiction Counselor
🎭 Feisal Alkazi, Sanjivini Volunteer Counselor
🌿 Vickie Rai, Sanjivini Volunteer Counselor

Moderated by Parul Khanna Parashar (Director, Sanjivini), the session explored the impact of mobile usage on mental health, offering diverse perspectives and practical takeaways for everyday life. The discussion was followed by an interactive Q&A session, where audience members actively engaged with the panelists, sharing reflections and posing thoughtful questions.

Participants shared very positive feedback, appreciating the relevance of the topic, the engaging format, and the opportunity to reflect on their own digital habits.

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and contributed to making this event a resounding success! 💚

08/09/2025

As Sanjivini enters its 50th year, we have curated an exciting lineup of events to spread awareness about mental and emotional health. We are excited to invite you to our next event. It will be an interactive and experiential workshop with Gloria Burrett titled Inside Out - Understanding Myself to Understand My Child. Gloria is a qualified Psychotherapist with a degree in Social Work and over four decades of experience working with children, adolescents, families with disabilities, and NGO communities.

The workshop is free of cost and will be held on Saturday, 27th September, from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at our Qutub Institutional Area Center. It is open to anyone aged 16 and above.

Please register using the Google Form linked below as we have limited seating.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTy9vXWUqtTllwd9q-yh4NBXWqEHlnnHXNi31Ng5TOA1HMvA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101858831600107736223

In case of any queries, you can email us or call on - 9871346488, 9911939883.

01/09/2025

We are looking for the following Resource Persons: -
1) Dance and Movement Relaxation sessions
2) Animal-Assisted Relaxation sessions.
The Rehabilitation Program of Sanjivini Society for Mental Health supports people living with severe mental illness such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar disorder.
Both the Resource Persons are on a voluntarily basis (In Person session once in a week)
Please contact us at “[email protected]” or call on +91- 7042702800 (Monday to Friday between 10 AM to 5:30 PM) if you are interested ), www.sanjivinisociety.org

18/08/2025

Baatein Dil Ki Season 4
Episode 8 - Ageing Gracefully.............................
We have all heard the saying “Age is just a number.” Yet many still worry about wrinkles, greying hair, and the passing years.
Can we truly embrace ageing as a natural, graceful journey? Counsellor Neelam Agarwal shares how acceptance can enrich life at every stage. Watch now. Age with grace, live with pride.

12/08/2025

Sanjivini, in collaboration with Mahavir International Delhi (MID), conducted the second Community Outreach Program (COP) under the ongoing “Asha Kiran” initiative on 8th August 2025 at the Sanjivini premises. Supported by the SSS Foundation, this workshop on “Alcoholism” brought together 35 social workers from around 10 NGOs serving underprivileged communities.

Led by Sanjivini Volunteer Counsellors Vickie and Veena A., the session used interactive discussions, presentations, and video clips to provide participants with practical tools to address alcoholism in their communities, while also safeguarding their own emotional well-being.

At the close of the workshop, MID awarded participation certificates to all attendees. Many participants appreciated the practical insights gained and expressed their commitment to applying these learnings in their fieldwork.

02/08/2025

Baatein Dil Ki Season 4
Episode 7 - Parents as Counsellors.............................
Children don’t just learn from being taught — they learn by watching their parents.

During adolescence, emotions run high, and even simple, everyday conversations can feel like battles.
Can parents become the counsellors their teens truly need?

Join us as Counsellor Ranjita Basu decodes how parents can support and counsel their children.

Watch now — sometimes, counselling begins with simply listening.

Episode 7 - Parents as Counsellors..............................Children don’t just learn from being taught — they learn by watching their parents.During ado...

01/08/2025

As Sanjivini enters its 50th year, we continue our journey of spreading awareness about mental and emotional health through a series of engaging events. Next in the series is a the screening of a film "Ek Jagah Apni", in collaboration with Kriti Film Club.

The film follows Laila and Roshni, two trans women searching for a home after being evicted. As their journey unfolds, it becomes clear that their search for a house is also a deeper search for acceptance and a place in society. Along the way, new friendships blossom and support comes from unexpected places.

The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film curator and session facilitator, Aanchal Kapur. Aanchal is the founder of Kriti Film Club, a documentary curator and programmer, and has facilitated numerous film screenings and conversations over the years.

The film screening and discussion is free of cost and will be held on Monday, 11th August, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at our Qutub Institutional Area Center. It is open to anyone aged 16 and above. Please register using the Google Form linked below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbH4ES8f9U5cPgM08pccH8iGXdjNVb1qkWQ5RV9F9m1uQigg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=101858831600107736223

In case of any queries, you can email us or call on 9911939883 or 9871346488, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.