MES observes World Mental Health Day

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, MES Indian School’s Department of Guidance & Counselling conducted a session on the topic, ‘Our Mind, Our Rights.’Counsellors from Girls, Boys and Junior sections gave an insight into the World Mental Health Day and dealt with topics such as self-awareness — steps to prioritise wellbeing, ‘how to contribute to reducing stigma surrounding mental health in a community’ and ‘awareness and promoting mental health rights.”Principal Dr Hameeda Kadar stressed the importance of students maintaining their wellbeing and healthy lifestyle. Boys and girls studying Psychology as a subject took a session on the topic ‘Our Mind, Our Rights.’The programme concluded with students taking a pledge to maintain their mental wellbeing. Irene Thomas, Raihana Sharin K and Fashna Abdul Samad from the Department of Guidance & Counselling co-ordinated the event.