Promoting Mental Wellness: To destigmatize mental health discussions and raise vital awareness among college students regarding psychological well-being.
Stress Management & Coping: To provide actionable guidance on handling academic pressure, peer competition, and modern lifestyle stressors.
Holistic Integration: To bridge the gap between physical health and mental health through mindfulness, yoga, and traditional lifestyle practices.
Digital Detox Awareness: To address the psychological pitfalls of excessive mobile phone usage and encourage healthier daily habits.
Building a Supportive Campus Ecosystem: To foster an environment where students feel comfortable seeking guidance, counseling, and peer support without hesitation.
Organizer(s):
Department of political science
Outcome:
Expert Guidance: Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Himaja from Hita Hospital, Rajamahendravaram, served as the Chief Guest. She delivered an engaging talk on mental health, professional counseling, and effective stress-relief techniques, explaining how early intervention prevents burnout.
Mindfulness in Action: Dr. Himaja led an interactive Pranayama (breathing exercise) session with the students, demonstrating firsthand how controlled breathing anchors the mind and instantly relieves physical and mental tension.
Feedback:
The seminar resonated deeply with the student community, who played an instrumental role in managing the event—particularly student coordinators Nikhila, Jyothi, Haritha, and others.
High Engagement: Students actively participated in the interactive segments, noting that the session successfully demystified therapy and mental health counseling.
Positive Reception of Yoga/Pranayama: Many students shared that practicing Pranayama live during the session gave them an immediate sense of calmness, making stress-management techniques feel accessible rather than abstract.