Prayagraj, 10 Oct (HS): An awareness program was organized

at Swarup Rani Nehru Hospital on Saturday to mark World Mental Health Day. The

program emphasized understanding mental health issues, seeking timely

treatment, and reducing the social stigma associated with them. Dr. Mohit Jain,

Vice Principal of Motilal Nehru Medical College, was the chief guest.

At the event, Dr. Abhishek Pratap Singh, Head of the Department of Psychiatry,

provided information about mental health issues and their treatment. He said

that if someone is experiencing a mental problem, they should consult a

specialist instead of hiding it or relying on superstition.

Dr. Mohit Jain expressed concern over the increasing mental health problems

among young people. He emphasized the importance of regular exercise, adopting

a healthy lifestyle, avoiding excessive social media use, and reducing screen

time.

Students from the Nursing College and Nursing School presented short plays on

drug addiction and postpartum mental health problems in women. Winners of the

poster, quiz, and skit competitions were honored with certificates and prizes.

The Department of Mental Health will launch a month-long awareness campaign

from October 10 to November 10. During this period, students in various schools

will be made aware of stress, stress management, and the mental health of

children and adolescents. Efforts will also be made to identify children

struggling with mental health problems and provide them with counseling and

support. Speeches, street plays, and other activities will also be organized in

the OPD premises.

Present at the programme were Principal Superintendent Dr. Neelam Singh, AMS

Dr. Jitendra Shukla, Head of Neurology Department Dr. Kamlesh Kumar Sonkar, Dr.

Santosh Kumar Kesharwani, Dr. Anurag Verma, Dr. Shailendra Kumar Mishra,

Principal of Nursing College Prof. Shyam Sharma and Principal of Nursing School

Jaya Kumari Jaiswal along with doctors, residents and nursing officers.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi