Counseling Centre in Association with IQAC organized workshop on the theme of “Mental Health Issues – Depression”, for all the First Year Degree Students on 27th April 2026 in the Auditorium.
The Resource Person Ms. Shwetha Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, GFGC, KGF delivered a wonderful message on “Depression”, Mr. Babu Office Superintend SBMJC, KGF, Mr. Praveen SWC Officer SBMJC, KGF, Dr. L. Jayapandian IQAC Co-Ordinator SBMJC, KGF and Faculty Members were present.
Meaning of Mental Health:
- It is a sound condition of the mind or psychologically well-being and free from mental disease.
- Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
- It affects how we think, feel, and behave.
Meaning of Depression:
- Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by sadness loss of interest, feeling of guilt, lack of sleep and poor concentration.
- It is a mood disorder that cause a strong feeling of sadness and losing of interest.
- It affects how you feel, think and act.
Suggestions of Depression: Depression is treatable. Common treatments include:
1 Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy): Counselling with a trained mental health professional. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps change negative thinking patterns.
2 Meditation: Help balance brain chemicals (like serotonin). Do not stop medication without medical guidance.
3 Social Support: Talking to family and trusted friends. Joining support groups.
4 Stress Management: Meditation and deep breathing exercises. Yoga and relaxation techniques.
Total number of students 120 and 05 Faculty Members were participated.
