The PG Department of Psychology in association with Psyfoz conducted an awareness session on October 10 World Mental Health Day. The main objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.
The session was handled by Aslam Siddiq, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Psyfoz. The session enhanced the knowledge among the students about the importance of mental health and raised awareness on mental health issues. The session began at 9:30 am with the official welcome address by Ms Maneesha (Assistant Professor of Department of Psychology), the presidential address was given by Dr.Anupama SR Head of Department), the inaugural address was given by honorable principal Dr. U Saidalavi Sir, whose talk gave an insight into current statistics of mental health issues. A memento was handed over to Aslam Siddiq Sir by our honourable principal as an expression of love and gratitude. The formal felicitation was delivered by Dr. S Chitrakala (HOD, Department of Commerce). The session witnessed around 100 students from psychology departments. The active participation was visible throughout the session. The session ended by 10:30 am.
The session was concluded with the vote of thanks delivered by Nihala A (3rd year BSc Psychology).
