Mental Health Day 23

October 11, 2023

District legal Service Authority, District, D.K Administration, D, K, District health and Family welfare society, Rotary club Mangalore north in association with Besant Evening College has conducted “World Mental Health Day-2023” on October 11, 2023 in Besant Evening College Mangalore at 3.00pm. The Programme started with a prayer, and then all of the dignitaries lit the lamp to officially start it. Dr. H.R Thimayya, a district health and family welfare officer addressed the students and advised them to reduce personal mobile phone usage. He even advised students to follow their parents advised students to follow their parent’s advice whenever they provide it.

In his presidential speech, Principal Dr. Lakshminarayan Bhat stated that maintaining good mental health is crucial for human existence and that a man can do this by engaging in activities like walking. As one of the speakers, Advocate Pratima from the District Legal Service Authority advised that students should repair from using mobile phones and added that continued use of mobile phones will lead to addiction. She has also provided information on legal rights and laws for those with mental health problems who are in need.

Another resource person was Dr. Supreeth a psychiatrist from the district mental health programme, who stated that it is critical to preserve mental health. Human life has ups and downs, but one should learn how to deal with them and balance life’s problems. By keeping them free from narcotics, eating nutritious meals and practicing yoga every day, one may keep their health in good shape. Rotarian Vishwanath Shetty, Prasanna Mallya, Kiran Prasad, Dr. Raghuveer were present for the Program. District health Educationalist Jyothi K Ulepady welcomed the gathering. District Mental health Program officer Dr. Sudarshan C.M had proposed the vote of thanks. Ms Srividya Assistant Professor in Commerce of Besant Evening College was the M.C of the Program.