{
  "id": 17604014,
  "title": "Thane Regional Mental Hospital Patients Craft Over 1,000 Diwali Diyas, Lanterns And Festive Items Through Occupational Therapy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/thane-regional-mental-hospital-patients-craft-over-1-000-diwali-diyas",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-01T12:34:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-regional-mental-hospital-patients-craft-over-1000-diwali-diyas-lanterns-and-festive-items-through-occupational-therapy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane's Regional Mental Hospital unveils a colorful facet of care during Diwali, as patients channel creativity into crafting over 1,000 festive items through occupational therapy. Led by Medical Superintendent Dr. Netaji Mulik, the hospital's initiative showcases the transformative power of art and activity beyond traditional clinical settings. Patients meticulously paint 1,000 clay lamps infused with peacock and lotus motifs, alongside traditional lanterns and decorative door hangings. Women's department residents alone create 500 packets of herbal body scrubs, decorative torans, and unique rangolis. The hospital will display these handcrafted goods for citizens to purchase, providing patients with a sense of accomplishment, skill validation, and financial independence. Dr. Mulik stresses the therapeutic impact of these programs, emphasizing dignity, self-reliance, and human connection. Collaborative efforts by medical experts further highlight the importance of structured occupational therapy in improving patients' cognitive and emotional well-being. As community members buy these creations, the initiative underscores social inclusion and empathy, proving that healing thrives when compassion guides the path.",
  "summary": "Thane: Breaking away from traditional clinical boundaries, the Regional Mental Hospital in Thane has transformed its corridors into a vibrant space of healing and creativity this festive season. Through a special occupational therapy initiative ahead of Diwali, patients have channeled their inner creativity to craft an array of festive articles, proving that mental health care extends far beyond…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}