Poster Making Competition
Date: 10th October 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm
Objective:
1. To grant students an opportunity to explore and understand the necessity of mental health and its awareness in today’s world.
2. An activity-based expressive art approach towards developing an understanding importance of mental health.
Outcome of the activity: The competition focused on making the students think about the mental health status of self and others and make them aware of the aspects and the depth of mental health on Holistic wellness in person. This would further help the students to delve deeper into aspects of mental health.
Mode: Offline
Venue: Third Floor Foyer, Block C, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh
Number of Participants: Thirty-six Students participated in the competition, Ten Faculty members &many students who contributed as volunteers.
Resource Personage: Ar. Sudheer Sikarwar, Ar. Rajeev Parashar, Dr. Rajendra Kumar Sharma, Dr. Uday Prakash Verma (For Judgement), Positive Mental Health and Psychological First Aid Centre, Amity Institute of Behavioral and Allied Science, Amity University Madhya Pradesh.
Summary of the Session:
Positive Mental Health & Psychological First Aid Centre, Amity Institute of Behavioral and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh organized a student from all courses at Amity University to showcase their artistic prowess and thoughtful insights into mental health issues during a poster-making competition held at the campus on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2023.
This year, the university chose two pertinent themes for the competition: "Mental health is a universal human right" and "Positive psychology applications." The themes resonated deeply, given the increased emphasis on mental health and well-being in contemporary society.
From vivid illustrations to powerful slogans, the posters presented a harmonious blend of artistry and awareness. Many artworks depicted the significance of understanding, empathy, and community support, emphasizing that mental health is indeed a right, not a privilege. Others delved deep into the science and application of positive psychology, highlighting tools and techniques that can be employed to foster resilience and happiness.
The event was a resounding success, drawing participants and spectators in large numbers. The judges, comprised of faculty members from ASAP and AIBAS department and HOD Clinical Psychology, were left both moved and impressed by the quality and depth of the work.
The winners were announced amidst applause and appreciation. The details of the winners are as follows:
· The First prize went to Ms. Ananya Shakya (B.Sc. semester I)
· The Second prize goes to Ms. Khushi Yadav (M.A. Clinical Psychology semester III)
· The Third prize is bagged by Saurav Berwal (B.Pharm. semester V)
To foster a broader impact, the top poster was also selected from all Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. The details of selected students for their best performance are as follows:
· From Under Graduates- Ms. Alaya (B.Sc. Semester I)
· From Post Graduates- Ms. Akshara Yeluri (M.A.Cli. Psy. Semester III)
The university administration deserves credit for organizing an event of this magnitude and relevance. As institutions of higher learning increasingly recognize the importance of mental well-being, initiatives like this not only spread awareness but also help in destigmatizing mental health issues.