1.
Vijay Nallawala
Founder

2.
What is Recovery?
• Functionality
• Ability to work
• Financial Self-sufficiency
• Cognitive ability
• All round wellness
• Living life fully

3.
1. Acceptance
2. Discipline
3. Belief
4. Holistic
Approach
5. Creative
Expression
6. Attitude
7. Peer Support
8. Roadmap
9. Self
Awareness
10. Compassion

4.
Acceptance
• That you have a serious Mental Illness
• That it might entail medication for a lifetime
• Making the emotional &
psychological adjustment

5.
Discipline
• Medication as prescribed
• Visits to Psychiatrist/
Therapist as per schedule
• Avoidance: Alcohol, recreational drugs
• Cooperation with family/caregivers

6.
Belief
• That you have the ability to cope with
whatever challenges that come your way
• That your troubles are temporary →
Better days are in store.
• That you will be able to live a life of fulfillment
• Overcome → Fear of winning

7.
Let’s change the narrative around mental illness..
From Mental illness to mental wellness
From Mental wellness to 360 degree wellness
From wellness to living life fully.
The shift happens when we first have belief in
the end goal.

8.
Holistic Approach

9.
Holistic Approach
• Yoga
• Exercise
• Nutritious Diet
• Sleep Hygiene
• Creative Expression
• Nature nurtures

10.
Creative Expression
• Writing
• Music
• Dance
• Painting
• Cooking
• Gardening

11.
Creative Expression
• Learning new skill sets
• Neuroscience of learning
• Improves Cognitive function & mental well
being

12.
Attitude
• Positive attitude makes all the difference
• ‘Half Glass Full’
• Attitude of Gratitude
• Self talk= Self worth

13.
Peer Support Communities
• Opening up is therapeutic
• Non judgmental &
empathetic listening
• Bonding & trust
• Invaluable knowledge
• Greater adherence

14.
Roadmap
• To do lists
• Weekly Goals
• Medium Term Goals
• Long term Vision

15.
Roadmap: Mentors

16.
3 Inspiring Mentors
Puneet Bhatnagar Jennifer Sertl Dr Amit Nagpal

17.
Self Awareness
• Self time
• Spiritual quest
• Connecting with
higher self

18.
Compassion
• Self compassion
• Extending to:
→family
→society

19.
Year that was…

20.
Resources
Available for download on our website: www.bipolarindia.com/resources

21.
Sign this Petition!
www.bridgethecaregap.com

22.
Online & Offline Peer Support

23.
Expanding Peer Support Network
• Mumbai
• Delhi NCR
• Bengaluru
• Kolkata
• Hyderabad
• Kozhikode

24.
Let’s Collaborate