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World Mental Health Day

The World Mental Health Day Celebration 2025 is an annual event organized to promote awareness, understanding, and advocacy for mental health and well-being within the campus and the wider community. This year’s celebration, themed “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,”. This theme focuses on ensuring mental health and psychosocial support is a core part of emergency response for those affected by conflict, disaster, and displacement. It emphasizes the critical need for mental healthcare during large-scale emergencies.  

 

The programme will feature a variety of engaging activities including keynote addresses by mental health professionals, interactive forums, exhibitions, and performances that promote emotional expression and resilience. Workshops and sharing sessions were conducted to equip participants with practical strategies for managing stress, supporting others, and fostering positive mental health in daily life.

 

Through this initiative, the event seeks to cultivate a supportive and empathetic environment where mental well-being is prioritized and destigmatized. It serves as a platform for collaboration between educators, healthcare professionals, students, and the public in advocating for holistic mental health care and building a mentally healthy community.

Objective:

  1. To raise awareness on the importance of mental health and well-being among students, staff, and the wider community.
  2. To promote understanding and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues through open dialogue, education, and advocacy activities.
  3. To encourage early help-seeking behavior by sharing information about available mental health services and support networks.
  4. To empower individuals with practical skills and strategies for maintaining positive mental health and emotional resilience.
  5. To foster a supportive environment that promotes empathy, inclusivity, and psychological safety within the institution and community.
  6. To strengthen collaboration between mental health professionals, academic institutions, and community organizations in promoting mental well-being.

Location/Venue of Program:
Auditorium, HCTM