As per the Government of India, the Ministry of Health and welfare, Directorate General of Health Services. The Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry has observed the “World Suicide Prevention Day -2023” on the theme “Creating Hope Through Action”. With this regard, the institution had organized a Special Interactive session for the student on the topic “Reinventing yourself” on 12.09.2023 between 2.00pm to 4.00 pm. The interactive session was delivered by Lion MJF Lion M.B. Josephine, Senior Student Welfare Officer, Student Welfare Department, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry. The session discussed the objectives on the pressing issues currently faced by the students, such as common anxiety and depression and how to overcome it. The lecture delivered a small story stating that the art of mind is the final frontier and as well the importance of yoga in controlling the mind. Apart from this the lecture threw light on how to develop intra personal communication, how to refine and build on the self-esteem , on how effectively an individual can create a balance and harmony between mind and body . Finally the resource person had insisted how one can build resilience and optimism within oneself. The take away messages on the key points were …
- Know the foundation of Success
- Understand the importance of self-worth
- Learn to feel good about yourself
