About US
Genesis, History & Current Facts about DAGHMI 3030
DAGMHI 3030 (District Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives D3030) is The Inaugural Chapter of RAGMHI (Rotary Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives). RAGMHI was formed in 2015 to promote mental health and wellness.
Rtn. Rita Aggarwal who is a Charter Director, Programs and currently the Chair, Chapters – Asia, RAGMHI; thought of introducing the concept in India. In the year 2020-2021, she was appointed as Chair of RAG for Rotary District 3030. In June 2020, she trained many Rotarians from the district to handle depression with her program ‘First Aid Depression’. During this training session, she appealed the Rotarians to join the action. Many of them volunteered and a WhatsApp group was formed to discuss, plan and execute various mental health awareness programs.
In the same year, as the covid pandemic triggered various mental health issues, Rtn. Dr. Aabha Pimprikar came forward with Manonmesh (Online Slogan and Poster Making) Competition to spread awareness about mental health. Soon, various Rotary clubs started arranging MH awareness sessions in the district.
Rtn. Rita and Rtn. Dr. Aabha decided to consolidate this work by forming a District Action Group on Mental Health Awareness.
Thus, after working informally for a year; DAGMHI 3030 – the inaugural chapter of RAGMHI, was chartered on 7th April 2021 with the motto ‘Rotary Cares for Mental Health.
Our Vision
To have a shared vision among a group of Rotarians who believe in promoting mental health and wellness in society. Mental illness is the number one cause of disability world-wide and second leading cause of death (according to WHO). DAGMHI believes this issue needs to be addressed.
Remove Stigma: Communities will learn that mental illness can be talked about without being stigmatised.
Mental illness is treatable and treatment is accessible.
Promote the knowledge that mental illness is preventable.
Our Mission
To encourage all Clubs in RID 3030 to form ‘mental health committees’ (with Chairperson and members) and initiate programs/projects/webinars on the myriad aspects of mental health.
To assist Clubs with program ideas and speakers.
To conduct district level activities (competitions, social media campaigns, webinars) and invite Clubs to join in.
Offer training in Basic Counselling skills to school teachers to help students.
