Understanding Mental Health: Awareness, Coping and Referral Systems

Nirmala Institute of Education, under the aegis of the IQAC, organised a Mental Health Sensitisation Programme titled "Understanding Mental Health: Awareness, Coping and Referral" for the teaching, non-teaching and support staff. The session was conducted by Dr. Vithoba Narayan Mhalkar, Associate Professor, Institute of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour (IPHB), Goa, and Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach.

The programme focused on promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being, healthy coping strategies and appropriate referral pathways. Through engaging discussion and reflection, participants gained practical insights into promoting emotional wellbeing and maintaining a mentally healthy institutional environment.