Department of Management organized an expert session on “Mental Health and Wellness of Gen Z Learners” specially designed for final year BBA students to understand how important it is to stay level-headed, make correct decisions, etc. in the future by understanding mental health and wellness. Dr. Sojan Anthony, Associate Professor at NIMHANS, was the resource person of the day. The prelude of the session was given by Dr. Jonas Richard, Professor & Head PG & Research Department of Social Work and Director, Center for Life Skills Education (CLSE) who emphasized mental health and wellness by giving live everyday examples. The resource person began by introducing a bit of his work to the students, as well as telling the students that the truth of life is that the world that we want must be created for us. He further elucidated the different types of stress and how it occurs. It was an interactive session where students actively participated by giving their perspectives on the topic. The speaker also introduced the neurochemistry of the brain and how the brain is designed to make one feel pleasure, or better, i.e. the reward circuit.

The resource person addressed alcohol and substance abuse and how it could affect the daily life of an individual. He emphasized that life is a choice and that we need to find the correct foundations. As the end of the session approached, he talked about where to find seek support for mental health problems. He elucidated the importance of appreciating oneself by the end of the day and how it could work wonders.