The Department of Yoga Studies and the Health Centre of the Central University of Kerala jointly organised World Mental Health Day 2019. The theme for the year is “Suicide Prevention”. The programme was inaugurated by Dr.M. Muralidharan Nambiar, Controller of Examinations. Dr.Rajendra Pilankatta, Dean, School of Medicine and Public Health and Associate Psrofessor, Department of Bio-chemistry delivered the welcome speech. Dr.Amar S Fettle, State Nodal Officer, Adolescence Health Division, Trivandrum and Dr. A.C. Padmanabhan, Senior Pediatrician, Kanhagad were the Chief Guest and the Guest of Honour respectively. Dr.Subrahmanya Pailoor, Academic Co-ordinator, Department of Yoga Studies and Dr.Arathy R Nair, Medical Officer, CUK spoke in the inaugural ceremony. Ms.Athira Nakulan, Clinical Psychologist proposed the vote of thanks.
A documentary on Mental Health was screened and a skit on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention was staged by the students of the Department of Yoga Studies. Dr.Amar S Fettle delivered a special talk on Empowering Mental Health in the programme. He also introduced the concept of peer buddies and DISHA to the students. He also gave the message “Let us open our eyes and ears and stretch our hands to the needful”
The Department of Yoga Studies conducted a yoga session explaining about the importance of Yoga in mental health. Poster making competition was conducted for the CUK students. Winners of the competitions were given prizes.