Date: 07-04-2026
Event Venue/Time: Seminar Hall, Block 5, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University
Organizing unit/ agency/ collaborating agency: Student Mental Health Monitoring Committee (SMHMC), in collaboration with IQAC and IIC
Event Report
An expert lecture on “Mental Health and Well-being” was held at Sant Baba Bhag Singh University on April 7, 2026, in the Seminar Hall, Block No. 5, under the aegis of the Student Mental Health Monitoring Committee (SMHMC), in collaboration with IQAC and IIC.
The session featured Ms. Sonu Aggarwal, Managing Director of Zentree, Punjab, as the keynote speaker. She addressed the rising concerns of stress, anxiety, and depression, emphasising the need for timely support and equal attention to mental and physical health. She encouraged students to openly share their emotions with trusted individuals or counsellors. The lecture included practical strategies for stress management and positive thinking, along with interactive activities. Participants also expressed their views on mental health through posters, charts, and speeches.
A Q&A session provided further guidance to students. The event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Vijay Dhir, Deputy Dean Academics Dr. Gurmanik Kaur, and faculty members Dr. Anita Rani, Dr. Hardev Kaur, Dr. Ankush, Ms. Shalu Mahey, Ms. Paramjeet Kaur, Ms. Sakshi, Ms. Rupinder Kaur, and Ms. Rinky. The program was organised by Dr. Harpreet Kaur, Chief Counsellor and Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, and hosted by Ms. Parveen Kumari. It concluded with a commitment to promoting mental well-being.