
The article places equal emphasis on mental healthcare, substance-abuse prevention and ensuring dignity and quality of life for seniors.
South Indian Metro Express covered the World Mental Health Day and Cadabam’s Group’s 34th anniversary celebration in Bengaluru, where speakers said mental health, substance-abuse prevention and dignified living for senior citizens must receive the same attention as physical healthcare.
The programme featured the unveiling of the Sri Cadabam’s Ashwathnarayana Residential Elder Care Block and the Bright Star Awards 2026.
At Cadabam’s, we believe prevention starts with awareness — at home, in schools and across communities — and that mental healthcare, recovery and dignified elder care belong together.