Uttaranchal College of Nursing, Uttaranchal University hosted an expert talk in honor of World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024. It was celebrated to raise awareness about mental health issues among students or at the workplace. The session featured Dr Ramandeep Kaur Dhillon.
The event started with a welcome address by the Dean/Principal of UCN, Dr. Deepak Kumar Shandily through a virtual meeting highlighting the significance of Mental Health Day and the importance of mental well-being in daily life. The students of BSc 1st and BSc 3rd semester and faculties of nursing were present in the session.
The speaker emphasized that mental health is as crucial as physical health in the workplace which aimed to raise awareness and provide actionable strategies to foster a supportive environment to promote mental well-being. An interactive session allowed attendees to share experiences and seek advice on specific challenges faced in the workplace.
The Mental health day celebration was a successful event that fostered awareness and encouraged open dialogue about mental health. The students were encouraged to share their experiences leading to dynamic discussion about challenges and coping mechanisms. At last Dean/Principal, UCN proposed a Vote of thanks to the speaker for sharing such valuable points.
