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Niaasc Holds its 33rd Conference

On Mental, Physical and Spiritual Health

(From left to right) Harish Doshi, Madhura Sane, Gopi Nair, Santosh Kumar, Rajeshwar
Prasad, Gunjan Rastogi, Vasundhara Kalasapudi, Shree Guruswamy and Roshita Pandey

(From left to right) Vasundhara Kalasapudi, Founder & Chairman- Rajeshwar Prasad,
President Gunjan Rastogi and Santosh Kumar Dipti Shah, Rajeshwar Prasad, Santosh Kumar, Gunjan Rastogi,

Vasundhara Kalasapudi and Roshita Pandey
OUR BUREAU conference and we have very special-
ized speakers on mental health. She believes depression is something that to live, learn, work, and enjoy your
Chicago, IL
also believed that mental health is can occur to anyone irrespective of life. She shares her personal experi-
he National Indo-American not taboo, but it is a sensitive topic. age, gender, and status. Mr. Rajes- ence as a Psychiatrist & Neurologist
Association for Senior Citizens The conference started by light- hwar Prasad stated that NIAASC which was related to the South Asian
T(NIAASC) held its 33rd Con- ing the auspicious lamp by all the is not just a theory; it’s a practice. community.
ference on 26th Aug 2022 in Naper- dignitaries followed by the beau- He also mentioned that NIAASC Mr. Harish Doshi gave a presen-
ville, Chicago in collaboration with tiful Ganesh Vandana kathak per- has nine different language-speak- tation on Ayurveda & Mind-Body
Metropolitan Asian Family Services formance by the graceful Madhura ing people to serve the community. Connection. He highlighted the PPD
(MAFS) on Mental, Physical and Sane. All esteemed guests and panel Mr. Rajeshwar Prasad honored Dr. (Psycho Physiological Disorders) or
Spiritual Health. of speakers Ms. Gunjan Rastogi; Mr. Santosh Kumar by giving her a cer- Psychosomatic Disorders & Its man-
The conference was very ably em- Rajeshwar Prasad; Dr. Vasundhara tificate of appreciation. Vasundhara agement with Ayurveda. The confer-
ceed by Ms. Roshita Pandey, MAFS Kalasapudi; State Rep Janet Yang Kalasapudi, M.D. geriatric psychia- ence ended with a positive approach
Grant Manager. She introduced and Rohr; Ms. Sadia Covert, DuPage trist shared their journey of serving given by Mr. Gopi Nair in his speech
thanked NIAASC President Ms. County Board member; Dr. Radhi- seniors in the New York area. India on the Importance of Gratitude.
Gunjan Rastogi; Founder Chairman ka L. Chimata; Dr. Santosh Kumar; Home is a non-profit organization ‘Gratitude is the only attitude a per-
NIAASC Mr. Rajeshwar Prasad; Mr. Harish Doshi, MD International dedicated to addressing the needs son should have; this is the mantra he
Geriatric Psychiatrist, Founder and University of Vedic Wellness; Shree of and empowering the South Asian gave to all of us to lead a happy life.
Executive Director of India Home Guruswamy, case worker and so- and Indo-Caribbean senior immi- Such a positive vibe he created at the
and NIAASC Board member Dr. cial activist and Mr. Gopi Nair, the grant community in New York City end of the conference.
Vasundhara Kalasapudi for collabo- renowned motivational speaker ad- through culturally competent ser- All speakers handled the ques-
rating with MAFS. Dr. Santosh Ku- dressed a very important issue that vices. Anybody can join the India tionnaire patiently. As they were
mar, Founder, and Executive Direc- not just the senior community but all Home even if the senior is on a tour- speaking in Hindi the seniors felt
tor of MAFS and a NIAASC Board of us as a society are facing – the is- ist visa and enjoy their services. more comfortable asking questions.
member, welcomed all for coming to sue of Mental or behavioral health in Dr. Radhika L. Chimata, Psy- All the speakers were honored by
attend a very timely conference on the conference. chiatrist & Neurologist gave a deep giving them a shawl and the book
mental health. Dr. Santosh Kumar Ms. Gunjan Rastogi, apprised knowledge of the Importance of ‘India Calling 2022’ by Dr. Santosh
stated that mental health is a subject us that NIAASC works with In- Mental Health. In her speech, she Kumar. Ms. Radhika Subramanian,
that is hidden under the sheet. do-American organizations in pro- stated Mental health is a state of Public Benefits Coordinator sums
Even though the pandemic has viding technical and logistic support mind. When you’re mentally healthy, up the conference and gave a vote
made mental health worse, it helped in organizing activities for seniors. your feelings, actions, and relation- of thanks to all speakers, guests, and
us to bring this topic to discuss at this When it comes to mental health, she ships are in a good place. You’re able attendees.

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