Mental Health Awareness Session – Igniting Inner Wellbeing Through Art & Awareness

11 Oct 2025

Mental Health Awareness Session – Igniting Inner Wellbeing Through Art & Awareness Date: 11th October 2025 Venue: Rishikesh Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Panvel Organized by: Lions Club of Panvel Sargam In continuation with the October Service Week and in alignment with our commitment to emotional wellbeing, Lions Club of Panvel Sargam conducted a Mental Health Awareness Session at Rishikesh Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya on 11th October 2025. The session focused on sensitizing young students — particularly those from artistic and creative backgrounds — about the importance of nurturing mental health in everyday life. Through interactive storytelling, emotional expression techniques, and real-life relatable examples, the session helped students understand: • How to recognize stress, anxiety, or emotional overload • Techniques for emotional self-care and mental hygiene • Importance of expressing feelings through healthy outlets like art, music, journaling, and group sharing • The stigma around mental health and how to overcome it as youth changemakers 🌿 The session was conducted by Ln. Dr. Manada S. Panditt and Ln. Dr. Aditya A. Doshi, both mental wellness advocates with a strong foundation in holistic healing. Their engaging delivery created a safe and open space for students to reflect and share. 🧩 The students deeply resonated with the theme of “Be Kind to Your Mind” and appreciated the balance of psychological insight and artistic freedom. This initiative bridged the emotional and artistic worlds — leaving behind a lasting message: Mental health matters just as much as physical health, and help is always within reach