Students discuss mental health at Solan varsity

Shoolini University’s Club Arcadia, in collaboration with the Centre of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, hosted a series of events to mark World Suicide Prevention Day today.

The events aimed to raise awareness about suicide prevention through creative expression and expert discussions. Poster-making, slogan-writing and poetry contests, centred on the theme of mental health awareness, were held at the Milkha Singh Indoor Stadium.

Students from various departments showcased their artistic talent, delivering compelling messages on the importance of mental wellbeing, and the need for open conversations around suicide prevention.

A suicide prevention awareness talk was organised on the occasion. The talk featured several key speakers, including chancellor PK Khosla, Dr Ashoo Khosla, and Dr Saamdu Chetri, who emphasised the importance of mental health support within academic institutions.

Their speeches focused on creating an ecosystem of care, empathy and openness. An art exhibition was also inaugurated by the chancellor today.

It displayed a range of creative works — including posters, poems and slogans — that reflected the students’ deep understanding of the theme “Life is to Live, Not to End.”

In the slogan-writing competition, Muskan Garg secured the first place, while Urja stood second and Sakshi Dogra stood third. The poetry competition witnessed Apoorva in the top spot, while Rafia Aman stood second, and Palak Raghuvanshi third. Palki emerged as the winner of the art-and-craft competition. In the group art-and-craft competition, the team comprising Vansh, Divyanshu and Rishab claimed the first position.