During the session, a majority of victims shared about the psychological distress that they are undergoing at present. Several victims and their family members currently infected with the COVID-19 also expressed the intense emotional roller coaster they are facing.

Mrs. Kunwar provided insights on how these difficulties could be reduced and demonstrated stress management techniques that one can practice even at home. Victims/participants participating in the session acknowledged the need for series of psychosocial counseling to cope up with the stress the second wave of COVID-19 has triggered and requested AF to continue to provide psychological counseling sessions in the upcoming days as well. Moreover, victims/participants heartily thanked Mrs. Kunwar for her realistic and useful tips and tricks for stress management in these trying times. Altogether 84 victims, social workers, human rights lawyers from across the country attended the session.

Due to the high demand for such services, AF is planning to expand it to the provinces and continue to engage with the victims and their families during the present crisis.