| Publisher |
Readomania |
| Publication Year |
2023 |
| ISBN-13 |
9789391800437 |
| ISBN-10 |
9391800432 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
192 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Weight (grms) |
227 |
| Subject |
Short Stories |
From close encounters with bewitching Nature to trysts with the supernatural, from candid internal conversations to self realisation, from gentle relationships to domineering individuals, from solemn social issues to quirky swimming pool tales, Banerjea's canvas of stories is multi hued. From the call to say enough is enough and sparking hidden agency, Banerjea's characters grapple with everyday realities and bring alive protagonists who find the courage to fight the war within-and take flight. And in the process they form meaningful and transformative relationships with other humans and non-humans. Banerjea is a master of flawless and emotionally powerful expression. Her stories remind us that somewhere and sometime in our past we have lived through her characters.
SUMITA BANERJEA
SUMITA BANERJEA
Exam anxiety, alcohol and drug abuse, compulsive gaming and Internet addiction disorder are some of the common teen problems that were discussed at a workshop for awareness on mental health that parents, students and teachers at St. James’ School attended at Addlife Caring Minds.
The two-hour session covered a wide range of topics from what mental health is all about to causes of mental illness and identifying mental health issues in children besides bullying, differences between school avoidance and truancy and relationship problems.
Mental health, we were told, is a term that describes a level of cognitive, social or emotional well-being, and is not merely an absence of a mental disorder. The discussion shattered myths like people who need psychiatric help should be locked away in institutions or that a person with a background of mental illness can never be normal or that people with mental illness history can only work at low-level jobs.
The interactive workshop was interspersed with role-playing and PowerPoint presentations. Students did an interesting role play on bullying with teachers and parents joining in and tips were given to both teachers and students on how to respond to bullying and protect one from being bullied.
SUMITA BANERJEA
Readomania