Gurugram: KIIT World School in collaboration with Max Hospital, Gurugram organized a seminar on mental health. The main speaker of this seminar was Psychological Counsellor, Dr. Vishakha Bhalla who explained about stress management, anxiety, depression and how to treat it.
Psychological Counsellor, Dr.Vishakha Bhalla addressed the audience, highlighting the need for effective communication to reduce mental stress, particularly among youngsters. She highlighted how an inability to meet prescribed requirements, along with a lack of understanding from parents and teachers, can lead to increased stress among youngsters. And she also provided practical stress management strategies to both students and parents, providing answers for dealing with daily difficulties and hurdles.
Addressing the workshop, Neelima Kamrah, principal of KIIT World School, expressed gratitude for the initiative and praised the efforts of both teachers and students in organizing the seminar. She stressed the critical importance of total health, emphasizing that mental well-being is just as important as physical health. Principal Kamrah emphasized the critical need for increasing public knowledge and understanding of mental health issues.
During the workshop, Students and Teachers engaged in interactive discussions, sharing insights and experiences while delving into practical approaches for supporting children’s mental well-being. Through role-playing exercises and group activities, participants gained valuable skills in communication and empathy, equipping them to recognize and respond to the diverse needs of students.
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