On 27th April 2023, 13 trainees clinical psychologists from the Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences went to Farrukhnagar and visited a Community Center and a Govt School. The team interacted with the local population at Saini Dharamshala and spread general awareness about the importance of mental health and prevailing trends on the subject. Pamphlets highlighting various facets of mental health were distributed. Clarification on various queries by the audience were given by the team members.
The major psychological issues in the population were found to be psychosomatic diseases, depression and anxiety. The participants were encouraged to seek the treatment during follow up visits.
Later the team moved to Govt Model Sanskriti Sr Sec School.
There the team interacted with the school Principal, teachers and students. The major problems faced by the students are academic difficulties, anxiety and emotional and behavioural issues. The individual cases will be seen in follow up visits. The response from the students in the school was very encouraging.
They showed a lot of inquisitiveness and wanted to have such interactions regularly. The principal also suggested preparing a mental health profile of students for which he would draw out a comprehensive plan.
