The NSS Club, in association with Poddar Sansthan and the Department of Arts, Poddar International College, Jaipur, celebrated World Mental Health Day on 9 October 2026 to promote mental health awareness and emotional well-being among students.
The programme featured an insightful session by Dr. Manaswi Gautam, Consultant Psychiatrist, Mental Health Expert, and Wellness and Emotional Well-being Advocate, who shared valuable insights on emotional wellness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies.
The event also included a Dance of Emotions, mental health awareness reels, poster presentations, student speeches, and the Well-being Tree Activity, coordinated by Ms. Suhasini Shukla, Assistant Professor, Psychology.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome by Principal Prof. Praveen Goswami, who presented a plant to the guest as a token of respect. Dr. Manaswi Gautam was later felicitated with a memento in appreciation of his valuable contribution.
The event was successfully organised by NSS Club Programme Officer Dr. Shilpika Tewari, Dr. Vinod Kumar Jain, and Co-convener Mr. Naman Gautam.
Let’s break the stigma, encourage open conversations, and make mental health a priority.