Empowering Self-Healthcare: Moving From Need-Based to Want-Based Education at GSHER
ଆବଶ୍ଯକତା-ଆଧାରିତ ଆଧୁନିକ ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ଯସେବା ଠାରୁ ଇଚ୍ଛା-ଆଧାରିତ ସ୍ୱୟଂ-ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ଯସେବା ଶିକ୍ଷା
DR BISWAJIT MOHAPATRA
8/5/20243 min read


GSHER is a pioneer in self-healthcare education, dedicated to offering accessible, personalized, and integrated learning opportunities. Our purpose is to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to take charge of their own health and well-being. We aspire to make self-care an enjoyable and lifelong experience through creative programming and community engagement.
At GSHER, we imagine a society in which Self-Healthcare is not just a need, but a purposeful decision that everyone embraces. Our objective is to shift from a need-based healthcare system to a want-based self-healthcare education, encouraging people to make proactive efforts toward their well-being motivated by want and awareness rather than urgency and compulsion.
Understanding the shift: From Need to Want.
Traditionally, the healthcare system has been reactive, focussing on immediate needs such as chronic condition management or illness recovery. This need-based approach, while necessary, frequently leaves people feeling overwhelmed and reactive rather than proactive and in charge.
At GSHER, we think that transitioning from a need-based to a want-based approach is critical to meaningful health empowerment. We can create a more resilient and health-conscious society by cultivating a culture in which people seek knowledge and engage in self-healthcare routines because they care about their long-term well-being.
The Principles of Want-Based Self-Healthcare Education
1. Personalised Learning: At GSHER, we recognize that everyone's health journey is unique. Our educational programs are designed to fit a variety of needs and interests, ensuring that students receive relevant and entertaining content. By providing personalized learning paths, we allow people to investigate areas that are important to them, such as nutrition and fitness, mental health, and holistic well-being.
2. Accessible Resources: Health Education should be available to everyone, regardless of background or situation. GSHER is dedicated to providing high-quality, easily available materials such as online courses, interactive seminars, and thorough manuals. Our user-friendly platform provides users with access to essential information at any time and from any location, allowing them to make informed health decisions.
3. Community Engagement: A community's support makes learning more successful. GSHER fosters a thriving community of healthcare professionals and wellness advocates. Members can share their experiences, seek advice, and inspire one another on their self-healthcare journeys by participating in forums, support groups, or collaborative initiatives.
4. Professional supervision: Although self-healthcare emphasizes personal responsibility, professional supervision is still essential. GSHER works with a network of healthcare experts, including doctors, nutritionists, fitness trainers, and mental health professionals, to give accurate and current information. Our specialists provide insights, answer questions, and guide people through their health journeys with confidence.
5. Self-care Approach: True well-being considers physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. GSHER's educational programs take a comprehensive approach, addressing all areas of health. We promote total well-being by encouraging people to live balanced lives, practice mindfulness, and form meaningful relationships.
The Effects of Want-Based Self-Healthcare Education
1. Improved Well-Being: When people are driven by a genuine desire to learn and improve their health, they are more likely to adopt and sustain healthy habits. This proactive strategy improves general well-being while lowering the risk of chronic diseases.
2. Increased Empowerment: Want-based health allows people to take responsibility for their health. By providing people with knowledge and skills, GSHER enables them to make educated decisions, seek appropriate care, and advocate for their health needs.
3. Sustainable Health Practices: Education based on interest and curiosity builds long-term commitment. Individuals who participate in self-healthcare out of desire are more likely to maintain healthy habits, resulting in long-term good consequences.
4. Community Wellness: As more people embrace want-based self-healthcare, the ripple effect spreads throughout communities. Healthier individuals help to build stronger, more vibrant communities, lowering healthcare costs and improving communal well-being.
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