Mental Health in the South Asians – Complimentary Strategies to Support Mental Well-Being

Shruthi Thiyagarajan, Drashya Shah, Shree Gogineni and Riddhi Jadhav, medical students at Robert Wood Johnson Medicali School, will discuss various complementary intervention for mental well-being and will dispell some of the myths associated with these interventions. The workshop will cover topics on Breathing exercises, various forms of pranayama, yoga and diet. Presenters will also talk about the value of music, dance, and chanting in achieving mental well-being and calmness.