Attendees of the seminar on mental health and stress management organised by the Department of Education at Peren Government College on October 24.
Peren, October 27 (MExN): The Department of Education at Peren Government College organised a seminar on mental health and stress management on October 24.
At the seminar, Yanchopeni Lotha discussed the importance of mental health in maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life, while Pauzikonne Mariam highlighted key mental health issues. She stressed the significance of social interaction and discussed the positive and negative impacts of social media, offering strategies such as limiting screen time, digital detox, and seeking professional help when necessary.
“Having a healthy mind is just as important as having a healthy body,” Pauzikonne concluded.
Dwelling on stress, Dr Changneu Ndang explored its causes, effects, and strategies for management. She also explained the difference between acute and chronic stress, its various physical, intellectual, and emotional symptoms, and offered methods to manage stress through self-care, time management, meditation, and self-motivation.
Dr Ndang introduced the Five C’s of Stress Management: Challenge, Cope, Control, Communicate, and Cooperate, as essential tools for handling stressful situations.
