Resource persons along with the faculty and students of
Anderson Theological College pose for a photograph after an awareness programme
on mental health on April 7.
- DIMAPUR — Anderson
Theological College (ATC), Zunheboto, in collaboration with Lapiye Centre for
Mental Well-being, organised a special mental health awareness programme at the
college chapel hall on April 7 on the theme “Together we can: lead with love.”
- The resource persons of the seminar were Lovitoli Awomi,
counselor and psychologist and founder of Lapiye Centre for Mental Well-being,
Dimapur, and Lika Awomi, school counselor and teacher.
- The primary objective of the seminar was to create awareness
about stress, mental health challenges and overall emotional well-being of
students and family of ATC with knowledge and coping strategies to lead a
mentally healthy life.
- An update from the college stated that the programme began
with a welcome address delivered by Kahovi Aye, academic dean of Anderson
Theological College, who highlighted the importance of mental health awareness,
especially among students, faculty and staff.
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- Topics that were covered in the first session included
‘Understanding stress and its impact,’ ‘Importance of mental well-being and
awareness,’ ‘Anger issues and management strategies,’ ‘Addressing sexual
disorders and pornography addiction,’ and Kübler-Ross grief cycle (grief
theory) such as denial of loss, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.
- The second session covered topics such as ‘Stress management
techniques,’ ‘Personality development leadership skills’ and ‘The importance of
emotional intelligence in daily life.’
- In the third session, Lika Awomi shared her personal journey
and experience as she worked with people dealing with mental health challenges,
substance abuse issues and recovery. She also addressed awareness on substance
abuse.
