HT Correspondent
BISWANATH CHARIALI, March 20: An awareness-cum-counseling programme on the theme “Social Media, Self-Esteem and Mental Wellbeing among Youth” was successfully conducted on Thursday at Biswanath College.
The programme was organised by the Mental Health and Wellness Hub of Biswanath College in collaboration with LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Tezpur in association with the Department of Education and IQAC, Biswanath College.
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The event began with a warm welcome address by the Principal of the college, Dr Chinta Mani Sharma, who highlighted the importance of mental health awareness among students in today’s digital age.
The programme featured two distinguished resource persons from LGBRIMH, Tezpur—Dr Neha B Kulkarni from the Department of Psychiatry and Dr Angshu Lama from the Department of Psychiatric Nursing. They conducted insightful and interactive sessions, focusing on the impact of social media on self-esteem and mental health among youth. The speakers actively engaged undergraduate students through discussions, counselling inputs and practical strategies for maintaining mental wellbeing.
The session was coordinated and hosted by Dr Nabanita Sarmah, Coordinator of the Mental Health and Wellness Hub, Biswanath College, who ensured the smooth conduct of the programme.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr Bhaben Kalita, Head of the Department of Education, Biswanath College, who expressed gratitude to the resource persons, organisers and participants.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from students and was marked by meaningful interactions, informative discussions and a collective effort to promote mental health awareness among youth.
