Swa-Madatichya Watevaruni Chalat Asata Vishvasane
Success stories of user survivors compiled by Meenakshi.
Available In Language – Marathi
On the occasion of 17th anniversary of SAA, success stories of user survivors were narrated by them in person; those are presented in this book. Medication and counselling are common in the path to recovery. Various other activities including talk therapy, arts based therapy, dance movement therapy also help. Success stories emphasize importance of discovering strengths within oneself, recording the activities, importance of ventilation and sharing, learning to ignore unwanted issues and engaging oneself in creative activities etc.
Price: Rs. 80
Postage and handling charges-in Maharashtra – Rs.30, out of Maharashtra – Rs.50
Manasik Aajaratun Savartana
Author: Prof Anil Vartak.
Available In Languages – Marathi,Hindi,English
“The booklet is based on author’s experiences and learning and is written to help strengthen morale of mentally ill persons. The author has given easy techniques and strategies, one could use in day-to-day living to overcome challenges of mental illness – e.g. – writing diary, accepting illness, keeping occupied, exercising, taking medicines regularly, attending self -help groups, not giving up etc. It is a checklist for those on the road of recovery.
Price: Rs. 30, also available in English & Hindi
Postage and handling charges-in Maharashtra – Rs.30, out of Maharashtra – Rs.50
Apangatvacha Dakhala
Compiled by Amrit Kumar Bakhshy.
Translation: Kadambari Kulkarni.
Available In Languages- Marathi,English
Mental Illness is one of the disabilities included in the Rights of Persons with Disability Act 2016. Mentally ill persons can avail of facilities provided by the State and the Central Government for the disabled, only provided they have the disability certificate. The booklet provides the information about this law and about how to get the disability certificate.
Price: Rs. 30, also available in English
Postage and handling charges-in Maharashtra - Rs.30, out of Maharashtra - Rs.50
Nairashya – Mahiti Pustika
Author Prof Anil Vartak.
Available In Languages - Marathi,English
An informative Marathi booklet on Depression, it crisply enlists difference between depression and sadness, understanding depression symptoms, treatment & recovery and what should be the role of a patient, caregiver and media. The highlight of this booklet is quick handy tool/questionnaire to measure the intensity of depression. This booklet is a help to one and all, in today’s time when depression is on the rise.
Price: Rs. 15, also available in English
Postage and handling charges-in Maharashtra - Rs.30, out of Maharashtra - Rs.50
Pratibimb Manishache
Poems by the late Manisha Deshpande.
Available In Language - Marathi
Manisha, a service user was attending SAA‘s Rehab Centre since its inception. She was fond of writing poems. The agonies suffered by Manisha and her family are described in her poems. Manisha was expressive, optimistic, and sensitive. She believed that sufferings were inseparable part of life and she must fight the storms with smile, courage and strength. These poems are inspiring for service users and families.
Price: Rs. 30,
Postage and handling charges-in Maharashtra - Rs.30, out of Maharashtra - Rs.50