Overview

Every year on October 10th, we observe World Mental Health Day. The World Federation of Mental Health has designated this year's theme as "It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace". The subject emphasizes the significance of addressing mental health and wellness in the workplace, for the benefit of individuals, organizations, and communities. Mental health is a condition of mental well-being that allows people to deal with life's challenges, develop their potential, study and work effectively, and contribute to their community. It is an essential component of health and well-being, supporting our individual and communal capacity to make decision ns, form connections, and influence the world we live in. And it is critical for personal, communal, and socioeconomic growth. Working in a safe, healthy atmosphere can benefit one's mental health. Stigma, discrimination, and exposure to dangers such as harassment and other bad working circumstances can all have a negative impact on mental health, general quality of life, and, as a result, participation or productivity at work. With 60% of the world's population working, immediate action is required to guarantee that employment reduces mental health hazards while also protecting and supporting mental health at work. Workers and their representatives, as well as anyone who have lived experience with mental health disorders, should be actively involved in workplace mental health initiatives. By investing efforts and resources in evidence-based approaches and interventions at work, we can ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive at work and in life.

WORLD_MENTAL_HEALTH_DAY_brochure.pdf

Objectives of Event

• Promote and increase awareness of the value of mental health in the workplace.
• Encourage employers and employees to collaborate to build a psychologically healthy workplace.
• Advocate for workplaces that prioritize, protect, and encourage mental health.
• Emphasizing on minimizing the spectrum of stigma surrounding mental health.

Convener Details

• Prof. SreeRaja Kumar, Associate Dean, SSNSR, Sharda University, 9646531203, rs.kumar@sharda.ac.in

Co-Convener:

• Dr. T. David Ratna Paul, Asso. Prof. cum HOD – MHN Dept, SSNSR, Sharda University, 9000040422, talagatoti.paul@sharda.ac.in

Co-ordinators:

• Ms. Pinki Das, Associate Professor – MHN Dept, SSNSR, Sharda University, 9863425744, pinki.das@sharda.ac.in
• Dr. Sonal Chand, Assistant Professor – MHN Dept, SSNSR, Sharda University, 7999797828, sonal.chand1@sharda.ac.in
• Ms. Natasha Verma, Assistant Professor – MHN Dept, SSNSR, Sharda University, 9319514470, natasha.verma@sharda.ac.in
• Ms. Hoihkim Thomte, Assistant Professor – MHN Dept, SSNSR, Sharda University, 8787828219, hoihkim.thomte@sharda.ac.in