JK Centre for Peace and Justice Foundation organizes a Mental Health awareness program at Govt High School Nussu Anantnag.
Anantnag, August 04: Continuing its statewide wide initiative “Positive Youth
Development” JK Centre for Peace and Justice Foundation (JKCPJ) on Thursday
organized a Mental Health awareness programme at Govt High School Nuusu
Anantnag. JKCPJ believes that young people need the ability and empowerment to take
part in decision-making and bring change in common lives. With the same intent team
JKCPJ led by Director Nadir Ali visited the school to raise awareness and give practical
suggestions to the students related to mental health.
JKCPJ Mental Health Counselor Syed Manal Andrabi spoke on the importance of good
mental health and presented a detailed overview to the students on the issues related to
Mental Health. “Mental health is important because it stabilizes one’s behavior,
emotions and thoughts. A healthy mind increases one’s work productivity, boosts
confidence and improves relationships and can make one realize his potential”, she
added. Students shared their ordeals and issues related to mental health and were duly
responded and counseled.
Principal Govt High School Nussu, Mr Abdul Rashid Koka hailed JKCPJ for
conducting such sessions and promised support in organizing such events that boost the
overall development of the students.
Director JKCPJ Mr Nadir Ali highlighted that Curiosity, Criticism and Creativity are
important for anybody to envision a bright future. He also offered full moral and
infrastructural support to the students of GHS Nussu.
Research Associate JKCPJ Shahjhan Mustafa presented a brief overview of initiatives
led by JKCPJ. “We work for positive youth development by providing them space and
opportunities to contribute to a peaceful, sustainable and developed society” , he said.
On the occasions students and teachers also highlighted some infrastructural issues at
GHS Nussu. JKCPJ promised them to fulfill the demands as well.