Nov 19 2023 to Nov 19 2023 4 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Amidst the backdrop of curiosity, a group of mental health professionals came together to create a space to engage in conversations around mental wellness beyond the confines of therapy rooms, by venturing into the realm of books and movies. These professionals from the Green Oak Initiative are collaborating with BIC to bring book & movie choices that are handpicked and diverse in genre but connected with mental health themes to deepen our conversations. In ‘Shelf Care,’ our Movie & Book Club, we will alternate between discussing books and movies or TV shows with a mental health theme.

Our movie pick for November is Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu a film about a career-focused son, Shiva, who disrupts his life to locate his Alzheimer’s-afflicted father, Venkob Rao, with the help of a caring doctor, Sahana, uncovering unexpected truths. We will be viewing the film prior to our discussion. Join us for a thoughtful exploration of mental health and human connection through this remarkable movie.

Facilitators

Ashlesha Bagadia Mental Health Practitioner

Dr Ashlesha Bagadia was an avid reader and movie buff long before she became a mental health practitioner. For over a decade, she has been using literature and popular media as a platform to engage communities, reduce stigma and create safe spaces for difficult conversations. She is the co-founder of The Green Oak Initiative, a community mental health centre in Frazer Town, which provides mental health care for a diverse range of mental health issues. The organisation also conducts a range of community activities such as book & movie discussions, interactive plays, sports and movement activities, to improve the mental well-being of the community.

Shilpa Nagaraj Mental Health Practitioner

Shilpa Nagaraj first crossed paths with Dr Ashlesha in a professional hospital setting. Their shared love for books and movies sparked lively discussions that led to working closely with Ashlesha, eventually co-deciding the club’s book & movie selections. This journey, from selecting books & movies to exploring diverse perspectives, fuels their excitement for discussing nuances of the mental health of literary characters. She is also a Clinical Psychologist affiliated with The Green Oak Initiative.