Ep 5: Mental Health: The key to a Healthy Life with Dr. Devashish Palkar | #FitnessProChat with Fiterobic

Mental Health is a key area in health that defines our well-being and is now gaining momentum to address the challenge. According to a report more than 80 per cent of people in India do not access care services for reasons, ranging from lack of knowledge, stigma and high cost of care, related to mental health.  

In this episode our guest, Dr. Devashish Palkar, MBBS, MD Psychiatry and Psychotherapist openly talks about why it is important to talk about mental health now. He stresses mental health should not be taken as a sign of weakness as even the strongest mind can suffer from mental issues. 

Listen to this podcast episode to learn about the following, 

1. How to identify if you're suffering from mental health issues?
2. How to deal with mental health issues?
3. When seeking medical help become important.
4. Misconceptions about mental health issues.
5. Key recommendation on how to keep your mind and body healthy. 

Follow Dr. Devashish Palkar on Instagram at: psychidiaries

 

About the host:

Alok Ranjan is the Founder & Chief at Fiterobic. Fiterobic helps people stay healthy and fit and live a fulfilling life. After leading global marketing function for the past 20 years for Corporate majors like ITC, Tata Communications, Essel Group and advising global ICT Ministry in Africa and Asia, Alok has set on a journey to empower individuals in becoming healthy and fit holistically. 

Alok is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Fitness Trainer and Certified Nutrition Coach, American Council of Exercises (ACE) Certified Yoga Expert and a Half-Marathoner.

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Email: alokr@fiterobic.com
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