‘World Mental Health Day’ was observed on 10th October in our institution to spread awareness about the importance of mental wellbeing. The event was organised under the guidance of our respected Principal Dr.Meenu Dua. A special team of medical representatives (Ms Preeti Yadav) and (Ms Sumantra) from B.K Hospital was invited to interact with students and highlight the significance of maintaining good mental health in everyday life. The session focused on breaking the stigma around mental health issues and encouraging students to speak openly and seek help when needed. The Resource persons also shared practical tips for stress management and emotional well -being.
To encourage student’s participations and creativity, a slogan making competition was organised on the theme Mental Health. Many students actively participate and express their thoughts through powerful and meaningful slogans.1st prize in slogan writing was given to Kulsum from B.Sc Biotech, 2nd was given to Payal Bhadana from B.A 2nd yr and 3rd was given to Chhavi from Bsc life Science 1st year.
The event was conducted by the YRC Councellor Dr.Shveta Arya and Councelling & Mental Health Support Cell Members Dr. Mithlesh Aggarwal, Dr.Veena Pani(Nodal Officer), Dr.Neha Jain and Ms Kritika Vaid(Coordinator).
Students enthusiastically participated in the Mental Health awareness rally carrying slogans that promoted positivity, self-care and emotional strength. Dr.Anand Mehta, Chairman of (MDES), and the Principal Dr. Meenu Dua were also present in the rally. The rally aimed to encourage open discussions about mental health and to remove the stigma surrounding it. YRC Councellors Dr. Shveta Arya and Dr. Babita Sharma were also present in the program.
The event Concluded with the vote of thanks to guest and participants for making the program successful. Overall the day served as a reminder that Mental Health matters as much as physical health and everyone has a role to play in creating a supportive environment.
