On World Mental Health Day 2024, Adayu - a Fortis Group Company Launches Podcast Series ‘Adayulogues’ on YouTube to Raise Awareness on Mental Health

Chandigarh, October 17, 2024: Adayu, a Fortis Group Company, has launched ‘Adayulogues with Dr. Samir Parikh,’ a pioneering mental health podcast series. This initiative aims to raise awareness about mental health and serves as a unique advocacy platform dedicated to reducing stigma and promoting well-being across society. The Podcast series will address a range of mental health topics, including bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, suicide prevention and persistent depressive disorder, among others. Each episode features insights from experienced professional psychiatrists and psychologists within the Fortis Mental Health Program, led by Dr. Samir Parikh, Consultant Psychiatrist and Chairperson of the Fortis National Mental Health Program.Discussing ‘Adayulogues,’ Dr. Samir Parikh, Chairperson, Fortis National Mental Health Program, stated, “Adayulogues is an initiative from Fortis’s Dedicated Mental Health Vertical, Adayu. The podcast aims to raise awareness about mental health issues, addressing the widespread misinformation and lack of knowledge surrounding them. Many individuals with mental health disorders may not recognize their symptoms, which can delay the process of seeking help. These long-format conversations, tailored to specific disorders, will help the audience identify potential symptoms and encourage them to seek timely help and intervention. Over the next four months, we will release a series of 36 episodes on our YouTube channel @fortismentalhealth, conducted in Hindi, covering 18 different illnesses, with each illness explored across two episodes. Through this initiative, we hope to empower individuals to take control of their mental health and promote a healthier, more informed society.”Dr Ritu Garg, Chief Innovation and Growth Officer, Fortis Healthcare said, “The status of mental health in India remains challenging, with lack of awareness and access to adequate mental health infrastructure. In recent years, though there has been increased awareness on mental health, however, accessing affordable interventions and treatment options remains challenging. For young adults and working professionals, mental health concerns have escalated to a crisis level. Hence, it’s crucial to raise awareness and encourage early interventions. Adayulogues Podcast will help individuals identify the issue and seek help, if required. This will also bust myths and misconceptions around various mental health disorder.About Adayu, A Fortis Group Company: As a part of the Fortis National Mental Health program, Adayu Mindfulness, a Fortis Group Company, is a dedicated vertical for comprehensive mental healthcare. Adayu is derived from the word ‘ayu’ which connotes age, representing the meaning ‘adding on to life’. Adayu marks a new chapter in our journey as we merge innovation and clinical excellence. Adayu shall focus on bringing digital tele-mental health including AI and residential in-patient mental health services including both acute psychiatry, deaddiction and rehabilitation.