Srinagar: A special programme was on Wednesday organised by police at Government Degree College Budgam.
According to a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar the program was aimed at promoting awareness and encouraging young people to be responsible and active in promoting mental health. The program began with an introductory speech by principal GDC Budgam, Dr Mudasir Afshan, and the event was attended by a large number of students and college faculty. The awareness lecture was Imparted by Dr Aijaz Suhaf, (Psychiatrist, Government Medical College Srinagar), Ms. Insha Hassan, (Incharge Drug De Addiction Centre DPL BUDGAM). Dr Aijaz threw light on various aspects of mental health and illness, ways to their early identification, positive tactics of coping with stress and treatments available.
Moreover, Insha Hassan delivered a lecture on Drug Addiction, remedial measures and role of all stake holders especially teachers and educators to curb the menace Concluding the program the speakers gave thrust on the role of educational institutions for helping the pupils with mental illnesses, so as to prepare them for the today’s competitive world, equally and inclusively. The event was followed by a Medical and Mental Health Camp in the college campus.
