EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, Oct 10: Government SPMR College of Commerce Jammu began its week long programmes for spreading awareness of mental health under ‘Manodarpan’ an initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.
The programmes began under the guidance of Prof Ranjeet Singh Jamwal, Principal of the College. Manodarpan: Psychological-cum-Career Counselling Cell of the college conducted a series of weeklong activities.
The valedictory programme began with introductory note by Coordinator of Manodarpan Reeta Menia. The formal welcome address was given by the Principal of the College. He expressed his happiness that the team Manodarpan is doing a lot in spreading awareness about mental health. It is important for all students to keep themselves focused and for that a healthy body and mind is required.
On the first day there was an online session of ‘Meri Ankahi Kahani: My Untold Story’ in which students narrated their stories of depression, low sad times especially the effect of COVID-19 on every one’s mind and body.
Pooja Devi, Senior Nurse in SMGS hospital talked about the struggles of doctors and nurses during COVID-19 and how they are coping with it. Second day Dr Bal Krishen, Asst Prof in Zoology in Govt. Degree College, Ramban talked at length in the webinar on ‘Understanding Mental Health’.
On the third and fourth day, online poster and painting day was organized with the theme ‘Checkmate Problems: My lows, My ways (Creative Expression)’. Students contributed by giving expression to their inner most emotions through painting and poster making. On fourth day students were shown motivational and inspirational video clips.
On the fifth day, Dr Romesh Sharma, Head Counseling Cell, Directorate of School Education, Jammu had an interactive session with the students. He guided them that mental health is equally important as physical health.
On the sixth day, a two hour session ‘The Surprising Science of Happiness: Art of Living’ understanding mind through meditation. The session was conduct by Varun Upadhaya and Shruti Dhiman, Faculties from Art of Living, Bangalore along with Ajay Kapoor, State Coordinator, Bureau of Communications, DDC and Projects Art of Living J&K Chapter.
The week long programme was conceptualized by Prof Archana Kaul (Convener, Manodarpan: Psychological-cum-Career Counselling Cell) and coordinated by Reeta Menia and Ashu Manhas (Coordinators, Psychology and Career Counselling Cell), conducted by Deepak Pathania, Jagmeet Kour, Shreya Sharma, Rajni Bala and Dr Sakshi Sharma. The formal vote of thanks were presented by Deepak Pathania. |
