Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital, MAHER conducted a public awareness session on the topic – “See through your eyes, listen through ears and live through heart” on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 23rd September, 2023. Dr Veda Vijaya, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology who has a diploma in psychological medicine conducted the session. She elaborated on the current challenges of teenagers, their day-to-day difficulties, and ways to overcome them. She also conducted the “Jacobson’s muscle relaxation technique” to overcome stress and anxiety. On the same day, Essay and slogan writing competition was conducted for undergraduate students which saw an active and enthusiastic participation by the students.
