World Mental Health Day
The Department of Mental Health
Nursing and Dr. Hedgewar College of Nursing organized a Guest Lecture on
"World Mental Health Day - 2023" on 10.10.2023 at 3.00 P.M at Damu
Anna Date Hall.
The Programme was started with the
welcome address by Mr.Amol M.
Ramteke, Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Dr. Hedgewar CON. The formal inauguration was carried out by Chief Guesst Dr. Nikhil Khedkar & Prof. Shreenath Kulkarni Principal
Dr.Hedgewar College of Nursing.
The guest lecture was given by Dr.
Nikhil Khedkar, Consultant Senior Psychiatrist of Shanti Nursing Home
Aurangabad. He spoke about an Overview of Mental Health; A universal Human Right.
Further he explained about the relationship between Physical and Mental Health.
He spoke about preventive steps
and enjoying the Journey of Life. The last session was dealt with by Prof.
Shreenath Kulkarni Principal Dr. Hedgewar CON on Mental Hygiene which includes all measures taken to promote and preserve ones
Mental health in society and community.
The student was actively involved and
clarified their doubts during the session. About 50 3rd B.Sc.
Nursing Students and 37 2nd year GNM students, 20 Faculties of DHCN
benefited from this Programme.The
Programme came to an end with a vote of Thanks by 4.15 P.M
The additional activities carried out
by Third B.Sc Nursing students Poster exhibition which was displayed about
Awareness of Mental Health and Illness in Premises OPD of Dr. Hedgewar Hospital
Aurangabad. Students gave information with the help of Posters about Mental illness
and Prevention. About 155 Patients and their relatives got information by the Exhibition;
They also asked several doubts about Mental illness and students clarified with
Proper coping strategies to overcome with mental Disorders.
Departmental Teaching Staff and
Students were appreciated by for their efforts and activities carried out in
Today’s Event.
