The layman is often intrigued by the way doctors cure their disease and with the advent of the internet, there is an information overload on the common public. Prophylaxis- an educational initiative of Rotaract Club of Caduceus is an attempt to provide the correct information to the common population on medical issues that they might encounter.

 

The topic for the month was chosen as Mental Health and in view of semicolon, the weekly write up chosen as prophylaxis was with regard to mental health. A Whatsapp message was created with information alongwith source of the info and other details.

 

The message was sent out and circulated on all whatsapp groups, to friends and family, non medicos alike. The topics chosen were prophylaxis on how to stop a panic attack, food items that can improve your mood and relapse of depression.

 

A first aid guide along with the various ways to manage the medical disturbance were incorporated in the message. Care was taken to keep the language lucid and easy to comprehend by the general public.

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The endeavour was successful in serving its purpose of sensitising and apprising a large population about what to do in cases where an ambulance or doctor is not readily available.