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The Departments of Social Work, and Philosophy collaboratively organized a specialized awareness seminar to observe World Mental Health Day. The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Himaja, who provided clinical insights into recognizing mental health challenges and mitigating stress. A major highlight of the program was the practical, experiential session led by Dr. Himaja, where students were guided through Pranayama (yogic breathwork) to demonstrate how intentional breathing directly calms the nervous system. Institutional leadership also addressed the gathering. The College Principal advised students to limit mobile phone screen time and engage in daily physical exercise. Dr. K. Sita Mahalakshmi (Head, Social Work & Political Science) framed mental well-being through the classical Ayurvedic principles of Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle), Achara (conduct), and Vichara (thoughts). Dr. M. Venkateswara Rao (Head, Economics) emphasized the growing socioeconomic necessity of psychological stability in the modern world. The event was successfully coordinated with the active support of faculty members Smt. Farha, Smt. S. Roon, Smt. Lakshmi Kumari, Smt. Saroja, Sri Rama Rao, Sri Ramakrishna, and Sri M. Mahesh.
Departments of Philosophy and Social Work
Successfully demystified the process of seeking psychological counseling, making students more open to professional mental health support. Equipped the student body with accessible, everyday tools (like Pranayama) to manage stress and maintain focus. Fostered a highly supportive campus environment by bridging clinical psychiatric insights with traditional philosophical wisdom and institutional backing.
During the interactive session, students openly expressed deep appreciation for the practical nature of the seminar. Many highlighted that the guided Pranayama exercises provided immediate, tangible relief from their daily academic pressures. Participants shared that the event gave them a much clearer, actionable understanding of how to proactively maintain their emotional balance moving forward.
