Unfolding Mental Illness | EP3: Coping skills for family carers with R. Srinivasa Murthy

This episode is dedicated to Rosalyn Carter who passed away on 19th November 2023. Besides being a US first lady from 1977 to 1981, she was a humanitarian, activist and who advocated for women rights & mental health. In 1987, Mrs. Carter founded the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) to support the unique needs of caregivers those who selflessly cared for family and friends; and build on her belief that everyone is a caregiver now, has been a caregiver, or will either be or need a caregiver in the future
So, in this episode we invited our wonder guest R. Srinivasa Murthy who this podcast aims to providing support and guidance for the unsung heroes - the family carers of persons with mental illness. Navigating the complexities of caring for a loved one with mental illness can be challenging, but you're not alone on this journey. Its aims to equip you with the tools needed to face the unique challenges of caregiving head-on. Discover ways to manage stress, avoid burnout, and find joy in your caregiving journey.
Subscribe now and let's embark on this empowering journey together. Remember, your dedication as a caregiver is both seen and appreciated. You're not alone - we're here for you.
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[@veenaghanekar2458]

Great interview by greatest Doctor Murthy.
My son was a patient. Now he is coping with his mental illness and recovered near to normal by his medical treatment and humanitarian outlook and behaviour towards my son. He guided us very well. We will be lifelong thankful to him.

[@gugukaku]

Thank ypu for this wonderful conversation. Dr. Murthy's approach and outlook is so inspiring. Being a professional in the area of deaf education I totally relate and agree to his suggestions and practice most of them.
I am a mother to a 37 year old daughter who was diagnosed with mental health issues at the age of 15. Though coping well presently, i feel both my daughter and i need some urgent counseling related to certain aspects of her and my life.( Especially her desperately wanting to marry)I will really appreciate if i can be put in touch with a counsellor who works pro bono or on nominal charges. I had to leave my job and be with her full time.
Thank you FAVMI.

[@bharathichandrasekaran8195]

So beautifully explained...since we have seen my mom suffering from Dementia for more than 3 yrs and my daughter serving as a Clinical Psychologist i could relate well..thanks for sharing... definitely will forward to all my contacts to handle things better and enrich self

[@purishankartennety2836]

Fantastic information! Opened up my mind to care givers too! As a clinician I am always more concerned about my patients. Today I will start advising both !

[@themystic1142]

Thank you so much for this podcast,
Listening practical approach to care for your loved ones and first yourself from a phychiatrist is satisfying.
Medicines has their role to play but taking control of your life through these practical steps leads to the feeling of self control and let go the feeling of helplessness.
We need more such doctors who talk about balance of physical and spiritual aspects of our life to become the best of version of us and healthy.

[@favmi_in]

thank you

[@SanjeevKumar-yo8rp]

Thanks for this interview. It gave a lot of insights into care giving. Dr. Srinivas Murthy explained the caring techniques so well with relevant examples. Two of the important points I found very interesting and useful from his talk are :
(1) empowering care givers rather than helping them and
(2) Instead of reducing stress we need to increase our resilience.

[@favmi_in]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vijayalakshmitummapudi7825]

My friend has two kids both are special children. Her most challenging life problem is how to keep them engaged as unlike other normal kids, they are not controllable. There are schools for such kids. Such schools are great help when there are not holidays. But when holidays starts, it is difficult time to manage. My friend feels it will be good to have a place where such kids can be engaged during holidays. Also it will be good if their is some forum, both online as well as gatherings where kids and parents can meet and discuss and share a how each of them are managing. It would be still great if experts are part of such gathering who can give them tips on how to manage bringing up such kids along with balancing other aspects of their life.

[@favmi_in]

i completely agree that there have to be forums. In the space of mental illness there are many groups. For special children i could introduce you to a few people .

[@sangitakadakia751]

23:17 is it possible for me to get the books ?

[@favmi_in]

YOu can email to Dr. Srinivasa Murthy on [e-mail]