Topic: Promoting Mental Health and Wellness

1 November 2025

The Capacity Building session commenced with a prayer and the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolising knowledge and enlightenment. The resource persons for the programme were Mr. Vijay Verma and Ms. Anju Bala Katwal, who guided the participants through four informative and interactive sessions.

Session 1 focused on the importance of mental health and wellness among students, emphasizing emotional balance and resilience. Session 2 dealt with early identification of mental health issues, highlighting signs and preventive strategies. Session 3 elaborated on creating a strong support system involving teachers, parents and peers. Session 4 presented a school-based mental health service programme, stressing the need for continuous counselling and awareness drives.

The programme proved highly enriching, enhancing educators’ understanding of students’ psychological well-being and encouraging schools to foster a positive, inclusive and supportive environment.