Mental Health Awareness Session: “From Stress to Strength: Developing Emotional Resilience”

The programme commenced with a welcome to the gathering by Ms. Arfa Shaikh followed by the introduction of the resource persons, Mr. Rama Gaonkar, Psychiatric Social Worker, State Tele-MANAS, SGDH. The resource persons conducted an informative and interactive session focusing on stress, emotional resilience, and healthy ways of coping with stress. Students were encouraged to understand their emotional responses and were introduced to practical strategies that can be incorporated into their daily lives to manage stress and strengthen emotional well-being.

The session also created awareness about Tele-MANAS and the mental health support services available through the service. Information regarding available services and relevant district hospitals was shared with the students. Tele-MANAS pamphlets were distributed to further familiarise students with the support available to them. Dr. Shruti Nadkarni, Vice Principal, felicitated and acknowledged the resource persons by presenting a Thank You Letter to him in appreciation of his valuable contribution to the programme. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by the College Counselor, Ms. Sandhya Chawan, who expressed gratitude to the resource persons, college administration, staff, and students for their support and participation.