Medical Students Promote Mental Health Awareness Through Art, Music and Expression in Udaipur
Udaipur, October 10 (Udaipur Kiran): The Clinical Psychology Department of the American International Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bedwas, concluded its Mental Health Week celebrations on Saturday. The six-day programme, held from October 5 to 10, featured 17 activities aimed at raising awareness about mental health among students, medical professionals and the general public.
Awareness programmes were also organised at schools and de-addiction centres. Street plays and mind games were used to promote mental well-being and a healthy lifestyle.
Art and Music Used to Encourage Mental Well-Being
Dr Preeti Sharma, Head of the Clinical Psychology Department, said the objective was to encourage positive conversations about mental health among students, doctors and the public.
She explained that mental health is not merely the absence of illness. It also involves the ability to manage stress, recognise one’s abilities and contribute to society.
This year, art, music and self-expression were used to make conversations about mental health more accessible and sensitive. Medical students, doctors and faculty members participated enthusiastically in the activities.
Seventeen Activities Held During the Week
The programme began on October 5 with a poster competition and skit. Other activities included free-flowing drawing, a balloon anxiety activity in which students wrote down their worries on balloons before releasing them, a self-compassion activity titled Be Your Friend, clay art and colour analysis.
The week also featured emotional Antakshari, sound therapy, vision boards, a special skit on suicide prevention, visual meditation, block art, white bedsheet painting and a jamming night.
Workshops and street plays were organised as part of the concluding programme.
Nature Can Support Emotional Balance
Chief guest and Director Dr Priya Jain highlighted the importance of nature, including the colours, shapes of flowers and leaves, and the beauty of the natural environment.
She said nature can inspire creativity and may also help support emotional and mental balance.
College Principal Dr Vinay Joshi said mental health has become a major priority and that such programmes not only spread awareness but also help develop sensitivity towards mental well-being.
More than 200 students and faculty members participated in the programme.
Department Head Dr B.K. Pushp, Dr Abdul Shajid, Dr Annu Jain and Dr Divya also shared their views on the importance of balance, harmony, mental peace and positivity in life.
At the conclusion, participants were awarded for their involvement in various activities.
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