Prayagraj,

26 July (HS): The Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Motilal Nehru

Medical College, Prayagraj organized a one-day special program on “Mental

Health, Self-Management and Meditation” at the Pritam Das Auditorium on

Saturday.

The program was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by the Principal of the

college, Prof. (Dr.) V.K. Pandey. Former Principal Dr. S.P. Singh was also

present on this occasion, who praised the program and said that Mental

stability and understanding of self-management is very important for medical

students and doctors not only for their personal development, but also for the

quality of medical service. Such events provide a holistic approach to medical

education.

Leading the event, Organizing Secretary and Head of Department of Forensic

Medicine and Toxicology, Prof. (Dr.) Archana Kaul said that In this era of

fast-paced lifestyle, mental balance and introspection have become extremely

necessary. This program was not just an educational event but a journey of

self-discovery. Our endeavour is that the youth associated with the medical

profession should become mentally strong and emotionally balanced, so that they

can maintain a balance between serving the society and their own welfare.

The stage was conducted by co-convener Sarita Singh.

Keynote speaker H.G. Achyuta Mohan Das (President, ISKCON Prayagraj and

Varanasi) presented insightful thoughts on the topic “Peace of Mind or Pieces

of Mind.” After this, H.G. Dhaval Krishna Prabhuji (Assistant Professor, IIT

BHU) shared important tips on “Self Management for Success” regarding

discipline, self-introspection and work-motivation in life. Dr. Abhishek Pratap

Singh (Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, M.L.N. Medical College)

on the topic “Breaking the Silence and Seeking Help” emphasized on the need to

break the social silence related to mental health and seek timely help.

The special highlight of the program was the “Mantra Meditation Workshop”

conducted by H.G. Satyasankarshan Prabhuji (Vice President, ISKCON Prayagraj).

All the participants present in this session got the experience of group meditation

and mantra sadhna.

On this occasion, eminent teachers and experts from various departments of the

college were present, prominent names among them are - former Principal Dr.

Vatsala Mishra, Dr. Kachnar Verma, Dr. Rakesh Chandra Chaurasia, Dr. Reena Sachan,

Dr. Kavita Chawla, Dr. Binu, Dr. Subiya, Dr. Dinesh, Dr. D.K. Nim, Dr. Badal,

Dr. Rajesh Rai, Dr. Mohit Jain, Dr. R.B. Kamal, Dr. Preeti Gupta, Dr. Neelam

Singh (Chief Superintendent, SRN), Dr. Santosh Kumar and other medical teachers

and officers. Hundreds of resident doctors, interns and students actively

participated in the entire program. In the end, Organizing Secretary Prof.

(Dr.) Archana Kaul expressed gratitude to all the guests, speakers,

participants and support team and said that the college administration,

technical staff, students and volunteers played an incomparable role in making

this event a success, for which they all deserve special thanks.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi