Hapur Mental Health Rally Draws 550 Students, 50 Staff Members

A grand awareness rally was organised in Hapur by Saraswati College of Nursing on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. Around 550 nursing and paramedical students, along with 50 teaching and non-teaching staff members, took part in the campaign.

The rally was organised under this year’s theme, “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change”. Its objective was to make the public more aware of mental health, encourage the timely identification of mental health problems, and promote proper counselling and treatment.

The campaign also called for an end to the social stigma and discrimination associated with mental illnesses. Participants highlighted the need to treat mental health as an important issue and to create greater understanding around the emotional well-being of students and every section of society.

The rally began from the Ramleela Ground in Pilkhuwa and proceeded to Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Anwarpur. The students carried placards displaying awareness messages. Through the rally, they spread messages about sensitivity towards mental health, stress management and the importance of seeking expert help on time.

Dr. R. Piramila said that mental health is an integral part of overall health and quality of life. Speakers at the programme appealed to people to give priority to mental health and to increase awareness about emotional well-being.

After reaching Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, the participants were addressed by senior officials of the institution. Brigadier Dr. R. K. Sehgal, Senior Consultant; N. Vardharajan, General Manager; Raghuvar Dutt, Director, Administration; Lucricia Rupawathi; Ritu Iyer; Rishi Pal Singh; Krishnaraj; Prof. R. Piramila; Ketan Sharma; Prof. Anita Rani; Yashasvi; and Deepak Sharma, Media Manager, were present during the programme.

The rally formed part of the awareness efforts by Saraswati College of Nursing to encourage timely support and treatment for mental health concerns and to challenge the stigma linked to mental illnesses.

The Principal of Saraswati College of Nursing, Prof. (Dr.) R. Piramila, expressed gratitude for the guidance and support provided by Dr. J. Ramachandran, Founder and Chairman of Saraswati Group of Institutions, and Dr. Ramya Ramachandran, Vice Chairperson.