Stop Blaming, Start Growing: The Power of Acceptance | Dr. Parvaiz Alam | TEDxGMC Doda
In this inspiring TEDx Talk, Dr. Parvaiz Alam, Assistant Professor and Head of Psychiatry at GMC Rajouri, shares deep insights on one of the most powerful yet underrated tools for mental well-being — acceptance.Drawing from years of clinical experience, Dr. Alam explains how much of our suffering stems not from situations themselves, but from our resistance to them. We often blame others for our pain, but true growth begins with self-reflection, responsibility, and patience. Acceptance, he says, is not a sign of weakness — it’s the foundation of inner strength, clarity, and peace.A recipient of the prestigious Charles Pinto Award, Dr. Alam has been recognized for his contributions to advancing mental health care in underserved regions. Trained at PGI Chandigarh and Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, he combines academic excellence with empathy and compassion, inspiring future doctors to approach psychiatry with both science and heart.This talk urges us to stop blaming, start growing, and embrace acceptance as the true path to resilience and personal empowerment.Speaker: Dr. Parvaiz Alam, Assistant Professor & HOD Psychiatry, GMC Rajouri
Event: TEDxGMCDoda 2025 – The Art of Possibility
Venue: Government Medical College, Doda
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#MentalHealthMatters #Psychiatrist #MindWellness #EmotionalHealth #BreakingStigma #MentalHealthAwareness Dr. Parvaiz Alam, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at GMC Rajouri, is a transformative figure in the field of mental health-combining clinical brilliance with an extraordinary depth of empathy.
A recipient of the prestigious Charles Pinto Award, he has earned recognition not only for his medical expertise but also for his commitment to advancing psychiatric care in underserved regions.
Having completed his MD in Psychiatry from the renowned
PGI Chandigarh and gained experience as a senior registrar at Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, he brings both academic excellence and practical wisdom to his work. In places where mental health is still an uncomfortable subject, he has become a voice of change- breaking stigma, fostering open dialogue, and restoring dignity to countless lives.
Hearing Dr. Alam speak is an experience that enlightens the mind, stirs the heart, and leaves one with a renewed belief in the resilience and beauty of the human spirit. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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