Solan, March 21
The Centre of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at Shoolini University, in collaboration with SpeakingCube, an online mental health consulting foundation, and the University of Venda, South Africa, hosted the 4th Virtual International Conference on ‘Mindful Trauma Management and Happy Relationships’.
The conference marked a significant milestone in the field of mental health and relationship dynamics, bringing together a wealth of expertise and insights from around the globe.
The chief guest of the Conference was Mrs. Madhu Bhatt, Uttrakhand State Minister, and she shared her valuable insights on woman empowerment and the importance of mental health in leading fulfilling lives.
Distinguished speakers, including Mrs. Gurmeet Sharda, a psychologist and play therapist, and Dr. Deepika Chamoli Shahi, founder and director of Speaking Cube, provided guidance and inspiration throughout the event.
Notable figures such as Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi, Padmashree and Padma Bhushan awardees, and Prof. Prem Kumar Khosla, Chancellor of Shoolini University, enriched the discourse with their wisdom and experience.
Dr. Samdu Chetri, Director and Mentor, Yogananda School of Spirituality and Happiness at Shoolini University, talked about childhood trauma, self-love, and the transformative power of mindfulness in fostering harmonious relationships.
The conference’s second day featured engaging sessions led by experts like Dr. Rajkiran Donthu and Dr. Lobsang Bhutia. Advocate Pankaj Chetri and Congress spokesperson Uttrakhand enlightened the gathering about drug abuse and its impact on day-to-day life. Mr. Pankaj Chetri also felicitated the creative team.
Dr. Deepika Chamoli Shahi, in her closing remarks, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their invaluable contributions and emphasised the conference’s role in driving positive change in mental health and relationships through collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Ms. Sneha Bharadwaj, Ms. Shreya Khatwal, UPES, Petroleum; Ms. Harneet Kaur, UPES, Petroleum; Sanskriti Aggrawal, UPES, Petroleum; and Ms. Anushka Bartwal, Graphic Era University of the 4th Virtual Conference, were awarded the award of excellence in creativity.
The conference also facilitated 25 collaborations, including 23 national and 2 international partnerships, showcasing the spirit of global cooperation in addressing mental health challenges, and six universities directly partnered with the conference, underscoring the significance of academic institutions in advancing research and dialogue on mental well-being.
In the valedictory session, Dr. Sunita Dalal and Advocate Pankaj Chetri underscored the intricate connections between gut health, substance abuse, and mental well-being, shedding light on holistic approaches to mental health management.
