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Indore Workshop Links Mental Health, Rights And Safety
A workshop was held in Indore to help people understand mental health and legal rights.
It focused on keeping women and children safe.
Experts explained why mental well-being is important.
They also discussed how workplaces should prevent sexual harassment.
Participants learned how complaints can be filed under the POSH law.
Another expert explained laws that protect children.
The speakers said problems should be recognised early.
They also answered questions from the people attending.
The workshop connected mental-health awareness with knowledge of legal protections.
Jan Sahas Social Empowerment Society and the District Legal Services Authority, Indore, organised the one-day workshop at the District Court campus auditorium.
Experts discussed mental well-being, the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013, and child protection laws.
Psychologists Yash Solanki and Harshita Jasu addressed common mental-health challenges and the importance of early support.
POSH expert Anupa explained complaint procedures and institutional responsibilities for preventing workplace sexual harassment.
Child law expert CS Parmar discussed children’s rights and legal safeguards, while experts answered participants’ questions.
- Who
- Jan Sahas Social Empowerment Society and the District Legal Services Authority, Indore, organised the workshop, with psychologists and legal experts addressing participants.
- What
- A one-day workshop on mental health, workplace sexual-harassment prevention under the POSH Act, 2013, and child-protection laws.
- Where
- The District Court campus auditorium in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- When
- Thursday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- To promote mental-health awareness and legal knowledge and help create safer environments for women and children.
Key facts
- Organisers
- Jan Sahas Social Empowerment Society and the District Legal Services Authority, Indore
- Venue
- District Court campus auditorium
- Main topics
- Mental health, workplace sexual-harassment prevention and child protection
- Workplace law
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, 2013
- Mental-health speakers
- Psychologists Yash Solanki and Harshita Jasu
- Legal speakers
- POSH expert Anupa and child law expert CS Parmar
- Other attendees
- Dharmendra Pandey, Dr Madhukar Shukla, Zeeshan Khan and Pramila Malviya
Sources
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