October 27, 2022

Volunteering Session on "Mental health and stress management"

The volunteers interacted with students by giving their introduction and asking the same of students. Few students came forward and gave their introduction. Then, Hindu mam explained how to give a proper introduction pointwise and asked more students to give their introduction accordingly. Students learn how to give a proper introduction and start Good health. Mam discussed points like Know your Deep Breathing. Often when faced with a stressful situation or feeling, our breathing changes. … The A's stand for Avoid, Alter, Accept, Adapt, and Assert. “Avoid alcohol and drugs,” suggests Maness, “Alter your schedule so you have time to eat healthy, exercise, relax and sleep Writing. Writing can be an effective means of working through stress.... Physical Activity.... Self-Talk, Art, Meditation, Puzzles and music Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody. Feeling overwhelmed, as if you are losing control or need to take control. Having a hard time relaxing and quieting your mind. Feeling bad about yourself (low self-esteem), and feeling lonely, worthless, and depressed. Avoiding others One of the Students gave the feedback that they learnt some new points today to make communication effective and thanked the volunteers.