Govt. Degree College Sidhra Sidhra

GDC SIDHRA ORGANISED AWARENESS LECTURE ON MENTAL HEALTH

2023-11-20

As continuation of Constitution Day celebrations, GDC Sidhra organised an Awareness Lecture on “Mental Health” under the aegis of IQAC. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Deepa Kak, Head Department of Education, GDC Sidhra. While speaking on the topic she made the students aware about what mental health is and what is it’s importance. She stressed that it is an integral component of health and well being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions. She elaborated that our mental health is important to cope with stresses of life. Explaining further she also deliberated upon various determinants (individual, social and structural determinants) that protect and undermine our mental health. Further she also mentioned that there is need to strengthen mental health and it is vital to not only protect and promote the mental well-being of all, but also to address the needs of people with mental health conditions. The aim of the lecture was to generate awareness among the students regarding this topic. The event was organised by Prof. Deepa Kak, Dept. of Education under the guidance of the Principal of the College, Dr. B. B. Anand.