Counseling Centre Observed that “World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2024″ awareness program organized for all first year degree students on 10th October 2024 at 10.00 am to 01.05pm in the Auditorium.
Prof. Dr. J. Mariadoss Psychologist delivered On Mental Health, Dr. Rekha Sethi Principal, SBMJC, KGF Dr. L. Jayapandian IQAC Co-Ordinator SBMJC, KGF Office Superintendent Babu SBMJCE, KGF and Faculty Members were present.
Meaning of Mental Health:-
Mental health is a Multidimensional concept that refers to a human individuals emotional and psychological well-being. It is the ability to respond to the many varies experiences of life with flexibility. It is the science that deals with human welfare and all fields of human relationship. It is the ability to make whole personal and social adjustment. It is a state of emotional, psychological and social wellbeing that affects how we think, feel and act.
Objectives of Mental Health:-
- To provide mental health care facility to every individual of specified population and specifically to those who are in need of it.
- To ensure the availability and accessibility of minimum mental healthcare for all in the foreseeable future.
- To encourage the application of mental health knowledge in general health care and in social development.
- To advance community participation in the mental health service development.
- To enhance human resources in mental health subspecialties.
Outcomes of Mental Health:-
- Gain awareness and understanding of the definition of mental disorder contained within the MHA
- Understand the criteria for detention and appropriate treatment as defined in the MHA
- Be able to apply the Guiding Principles in relation to appropriate treatment
- Understand how the age appropriate admission criteria will work
