The Karnataka Psychological Association and the Department of Psychology in Gulbarga University are organising a week-long seminar on ‘Dignity with Mental Health’ in various colleges in the city to commemorate the World Mental Health Day on October 10.
Addressing presspersons here on Friday, Shivakumar Chengti, Professor in the Department of Psychology in Gulbarga University, said the seminar aims to interact with students and try to remove the stigma of seeking professional help for mental health problems.
S.P. Melkeri, Head of the Department of Psychology in Gulbarga University, and experts from the Karnataka Psychological Association would deliver lectures on different topics including ‘Mental Health and Role of Psychologist’, ‘Mental Health and Social Problems’, ‘Mental Health and Stress Management’, ‘Self Confidence and Coping with Stress’; and ‘Mental Health and Personality Development’ from October 10 to October 16. ‘Mental Health and Youths’ will be discussed during its valedictory on October 30.
