Event Details
Seminar on “Mental Health Awareness” 2025
FROM 23 Jun 2025 TO 23 Jun 2025
Venue : CDOE - SMU @
EVENT REPORT
| 1 | TITLE OF EVENT | Seminar on “Mental Health Awareness” 2025 |
| 2 | ORGANIZED BY (DEPT/CLUB/BODY) | CDOE, SMU |
| 3 | UNDER THE BANNER OF (DEPT./OFFICE/CELL) | CDOE, SMU |
| 4 | COLLABORATION WITH | NA |
| 5 | STUDENT EVENT | NO |
| 6 | EXTERNALLY FUNDED | NO |
| 7 | NAME OF FUNDING AGENCY | NA |
| 8 | NATURE | INTERNAL |
| 9 | NO. OF PARTICIPANTS | 36 |
| 9A | INTERNAL | YES |
| 9B | EXTERNAL | NO |
| 10 | MODE | OFFLINE |
| 10A | IF ONLINE PROVIDE LINK | NA |
| 11A | DATE FROM | 23-06-25 |
| 11B | DATE TO | 23-06-25 |
| 12 | COORDINATOR | Mr. Vivek Pandey, CIQA Co-ordinator |
| 13 | ATTACH LIST OF PARTICIPANTS | YES |
RESOURCE PERSON(S):
| SL. NO. | NAME | AFFILIATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Jyotika Sharma | Head, Department of Psychology, SMIT |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION/REPORT WITH GEO-TAGGED PHOTOGRAPH OR SCREENSHOTS:
A seminar on Mental Health Awareness was successfully conducted on 23rd June 2025 at 10:00 AM in the CDOE Conference Hall. The event aimed to promote awareness about mental well-being and encourage participants to overcome negative self-talk through mindfulness and positive practices.
The session was graced by the presence of Dr. Jyotika Sharma, Head of the Psychology Department, SMIT, who served as the keynote speaker. She was warmly welcomed with a traditional khada by Dr. Kushal Pokhrel, Deputy Director, CDOE.
The seminar witnessed enthusiastic participation from all faculty and staff members of CDOE, who showed a deep interest in the topic.
Dr. Sharma began the session by outlining the objectives, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in both personal and professional settings. She elaborated on various types of mental health issues and highlighted the growing concern of critical suicidal thoughts among students and the general population. She encouraged attendees to adopt an empathetic approach rather than a sympathetic one, sharing real-life examples to stress the importance of understanding and compassion.
Key points covered during the seminar included:
- Definition of mental health as per WHO
- Differences between mental health and mental illness
- Types of mental health challenges
- Youth at risk: suicide and mortality rates
- Common disorders: anxiety, depression, and burnout
- The hidden nature of mental struggles
- Recognizing signs when help is needed
- Avoiding unhealthy coping strategies such as self-harm, isolation, impulsive shopping, and digital overload
- The importance of seeking support through helplines, podcasts, and professional help
Dr. Sharma also spoke about replacing negative thought patterns with positive affirmations. She concluded the session by inviting each participant to share a positive affirmation, creating an uplifting and interactive environment.
The seminar ended on a positive and therapeutic note, leaving a lasting impact on the attendees. Participants appreciated the initiative and requested Dr. Jyotika Sharma to conduct more such sessions in the future.
