"What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation."
— Glenn Close
"We would never tell someone with a broken leg that they should stop wallowing and get it together. We don't consider taking medication for an ear infection something to be ashamed of. We shouldn't treat mental health conditions any differently."
— Michelle Obama
The WHO states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
With an aim to psycho-educate students of classes IX & X -XII ( 19 & 20th April 2023 respectively) about the importance of mental health, a workshop was organised for them.
The workshop debunked certain myths around mental health and disorders. Through this session we tried to remove the stigma around mental health and how one can reach out for help, what signs to look for.
Queries were taken at the end of the workshop and students were encouraged to share their experiences. Many students also gave their feedback regarding this workshop and requested more of these should be taken. Some students also came forward to take personal counselling sessions. It was heartwarming to see that students were ready to open up about their personal issues.
Overall it was a fruitful session.
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