Brave-Talk: Let’s talk Mental Health
MBIT IEEE WIE AG collaborated with Maybelline New York, and Yuvaa under IEEE Education Week on 10th March 2024 to bring forth the Brave Talks, an initiative aimed at promoting mental health awareness and support among college students. This event aimed to foster meaningful conversations and provide practical tools for addressing mental health challenges.
The event started with introducing our amazing speaker, Ms. Janki Godariya, a dedicated advocate for youth empowerment and mental health, serves as a key member of Yuvaa's Community and Campaigns team. Holding a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, Janki has leveraged her expertise to address pressing issues such as gender equality, sexuality, and communal harmony over the past four years. Her diverse experiences include conducting sessions on 'Exclusion of Young India' with participants from Syria, America, Africa, and Australia as part of the 360+ Fellowship, collaborating with UNICEF on Ending Violence Against Children in rural Gujarat, and leading a National Mental Health Conclave with UNICEF in 2022.
The event featured interactive sessions focused on key themes such as the importance of mental health, coping with anxiety and depression, methods of dealing with mental health issues, supporting others, and promoting self-care and self-worth. Attendees actively participated in activities and exercises designed to enhance their understanding and skills in managing mental well-being.
The Event concluded with providing the attendees gift-hampers sponsored by Maybelline New York. Through informative sessions and inspiring discussions, attendees were empowered to become advocates for mental health awareness and support within their communities. The event served as a catalyst for change, encouraging individuals to break the stigma surrounding mental health and prioritize their well-being.
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- Date: 10 Apr 2024
- Time: 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM
- All times are (UTC+05:30) Chennai
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- Madhuben Bhanubhai Institute of Technology , New Vallabh Vidyanagar, GIDC, Anand, Gujarat
- ANAND, Gujarat
- India 388345
- Building: BLOCK - A
- Room Number: A-202
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Speakers
JANKI GODARIYA
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS