SESSION CONCLUDED
World Mental Health Day
Sunday 17th October 2021
2pm till 5pm BST
(British Summer Time)
SHARAD PURNIMA
5pm BST onwards
(British Summer Time)
(All times are in BST(British Summer Time))
Dr Nora Vyas
(U.K)
2.00 pm
Host Welcome
Dr Nora S Vyas
Dr Nora S Vyas is an Associate Professor of mental health, scientist, and motivational speaker.
Dr Sabira Mannan
(U.K)
Dr Sabira Mannan
Head of Department of Psychology, Kingston University.
Sharing a Message for
World Mental Health Day
Dr Somayyeh Mohammadi
(U.K)
Dr Somayyeh Mohammadi
Lecturer in Psychology,
Kingston University.
Brief introduction to coping
with stress and anxiety
Persephone Pickering
(U.K)
Persephone Pickering
Outreach and Engagement Officer
Mind in Kingston
Corin Bateman
(U.K)
Corin Bateman
TTC Champion, Mind in Kingston
Not rare – Not Just Another Number
Cormac Nolan
(U.K)
Cormac Nolan
Service Head,
Childline online services
Overview of Childline online services
Dr Hilda Mulrooney
(U.K)
Dr Hilda Mulrooney
Associate Professor in Nutrition, School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy & Chemistry, Kingston University
Nutrition and Wellbeing
Dr Shu-Shih (Stone) Hseih
(U.K)
Dr Shu-Shih (Stone) Hseih
Lecturer in Biological Psychology, Kingston University
Exercise for stronger Brain and Mind
Saxon Worboys
(U.K)
HOST
Saxon Worboys
President of Psychology Society
Vaiva Roscinaite
(U.K)
HOST
Vaiva Roscinaite
Secretary of Psychology Society
Cristina Firtala
(U.K)
Cristina Firtala
Author & Psychology student,
Kingston University.
Sharing a poem and discussing her new book “As Long As You’re Breathing”
Prof Andy Lane
(U.K)
Prof Andy Lane
Director Of Research Excellence, Associate Dean,
University Of Wolverhampton
Want to be in a better Mood?
Dr Nora Vyas
(U.K)
HOST
Dr Nora Vyas
Ash Patel
(U.K)
Ash Patel
Business Consultant in the IT sector and Meditation Teacher
Simple Lifestyle Practices to be Mentally and Emotionally Healthy
Seema Bhatia
(U.K)
5.00 pm
Host
Seema Bhatia
Seema was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Her culinary interests developed at an early age founded on a family food business. Extensive travel in Africa, India and Southeast Asia have allowed her not only tofollow her culinary passion and grow her knowledge on the effects of food on the mind and body, but also explore several yogic schools of thought.
Shrii Gautam
(U.K)
5.05 pm
Shrii Gautam
Singer
Shrii works with Bollywood music companies like T-Series, Shemaroo, and others in Hindi, Punjabi, and Bengali music.
Shrii is passionate about
semi – classical, Ghazal, Devotional, and Bollywood songs.
Shrii has performed in various Bollywood concerts and live shows in the uk including Solo Bollywood Concert with an orchestra at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Dharti Vasani
(U.K)
5.20 pm
Dharti Vasani
Singer
Dharti has been performing on stage since her school-college days. Learning different aspects of Indian music has always been fascinating to her. She has been a performing artiste on various stages and musical forums across India and UK.
Nabanita Das
(U.K)
5.40 pm
Nabanita Das
Singer
Nabanita Das is currently based in UK . She loves singing bhajans and mainly devotional songs. She is trained in Hindustani classical and Rabindrasangeet from Mrs Ratna Ghosh in Reading UK . Music has been her passion from childhood and she strongly believes that music can be companion for any phase of our life. Currently she is a yoga teacher and researching on healing methods through mantras and music.
Dharti Vasani
(U.K)
6.00 pm
Dharti Vasani
Singer
Girish Jogia
(U.K)
6.45 pm
Girish Jogia
Singer
Girish Jogia is the founder of Shree Ganesh Bhajan Group. With the blessings of Maa Sarswati the group has been performing live for last ten years. Performances include:
Bhakti Sangeet, Bhajans for all occasions, Hanuman chalisa, Golden oldies from Bollywood, Mehfil’s, Karaoke, Garba, Sangeet night and live singing during the wedding ceremony.
During this pandemic year they have featured many times on Healing our Earth.
Riddhi Vyas
(U.K)
7.15 pm
Riddhi Vyas
Sharad Purnima Talk
Bhikhu Chudasama
(U.K)
7.45 pm
Bhikhu Chudasama
Singer
Bhikhu started playing the harmonium and singing bhajans at the age of 17. He is self-taught singer.
Bhikhu has taken organ lessons and can play the keyboard as well. He does live shows singing Bhajans, Garbas and Gazals. Currently he does programmes on zoom.
Nirupa & Vanya
(U.K)
8.45 pm
Nirupa and Vanya Ramanathan
Singers
Mother and daughter team
Nirupa is a teacher for psychology and sociology in a school in Jersey. She is also a trained singer in Carnatic music but specialises in singing garba, raas and bhajans. She will be accompanied by her daughter who is currently learning music.
Bipin Parmar
(U.K)
9.15 pm
Bipin Parmar
Singer
Bipin is a musician from Leicester who is famous for Raas Garba, Bhajans and Bollywood songs. He is also a lyricist and music composer. He released 4 own music cassettes in 1980s – called ‘Ghumo Re Ghumo, Dholida, Chakdor and Ticket to Bhangra.
Bipin is planning to release Bhajan and Ghazal albums. Presently doing Zoom session for Mandir, Aging Together and Community groups.
THANK YOU
Technical Director – Nishit Kotak
Creative Director – Sarita Menon
Production Director – Dr Honey Kalaria
Host Director – Simran Ahuja
Media Team – Kesh Morjaria and Anita Nomula
Host Team – Dr Nora Vyas and Seema Bhatia
Back Up Team – Dr Lalit Sodha, Deepa Vithlani, Renu Gidoomal, Dr Milen Shah, Mallesh Kota, Meena Trivedy, Shivali Ruparelia, Sharron Rose, Ravi & Sushma Bhanot, Dr Sheila Dobee, Dr Wai Ching Lee, Saivani Samboo and Shivani Vithlani.
Facilitator Team – Dr Nora Vyas
Channel Partners – Hindu Forum of Europe, MentalHealth_Connect, Hindu Matters in Britain, Enrich TV, Sanskruti, Simran Ahuja Official, Diwali in London, Bhakti Sagartv, Sarita Sabrawal Official, Sunrise Radio UK and many more.
Host Conclusion