World Mental Health Day Celebrations - Valedictory Event

The World Mental Health Day celebrations culminated in the valedictory event which took place on 10th October, 2024.

The event was presided by Prof. Nishat Arif Hussaini, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Languages, Education, Law and Commerce.

Dr. Rahul Mandaknalli, Neuropsychiatrist and director of Mandaknalli Neuropsychiatry Hospital, Kalaburagi was the guest speaker of the event. He spoke on the topic ‘Prioritising Mental Health at the Workplace’.

The event also included the prize distribution ceremony for the various competitions that were held during the three-day celebration period. A total of 30 prizes and certificates were awarded to the winning students and faculty members.

Mr. Hareesh, counselor at KBNU, also had an engaging and interactive session with the audience wherein he spoke about the importance of counseling and encouraged students and faculty members to approach the counseling centre whenever needed.

The celebration of Mental Health Week was a remarkable success, with participants from various departments coming together to engage in fruitful discussions, showcasing the importance of mental health.

These events reflect KBNU's commitment to fostering a mentally healthy academic environment.