The ‘Counselling and Mental Health Support Cell’ of ‘K.L. Mehta Dayanand College for Women, Faridabad’ in collaboration with ‘B.K.Hospital(Civil Hospital), Faridabad’ organized an awareness session on 10th September 2025 to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and to promote Mental Wellness and Well-Being of Students.
The session was facilitated by Ms. Sangeeta Natarajan, Life Skills Trainer and Motivational speaker. She highlighted the importance of overcoming self-limiting beliefs, nurturing a positive mindset, and developing self-confidence to achieve personal and academic goals. Through interactive discussions, she engaged students in reflective activities to understand their strengths and ways to cope with stress effectively.
Furthermore, the session was graced by experts from the Mental Health Department, Civil Hospital Faridabad: Ms. Preeti Yadav, Clinical Psychologist, working in the field of suicide prevention and drug de- addiction treatment and Ms. Sumantra, Psychiatric Nursing Officer, specializing in mental health support and awareness. Both the resource persons shared valuable insights on early detection of mental health concerns, stress management, emotional well-being, and the importance of seeking timely professional help. They also highlighted the role of empathy, family support, and community awareness in preventing suicides.Dr. Meenu Dua Ma’am, Principal of the college, appreciated the efforts of the Counselling and Mental Health Support Cell in organizing such meaningful sessions. She emphasized that mental well- being is as important as academic excellence for the holistic development of students.
The event was convened by Dr. Veenapani and Ms. Kritika Vaid Outcome:
The sessions proved highly beneficial for the students, equipping them with practical strategies to maintain mental wellness, build confidence, and balance emotional health with academic responsibilities.
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