Mandi Gobindgarh, November 5 - An important event was organized by the Counseling Cell of Desh Bhagat University in connection with Mental Wellness Day. Themed 'Cyber ??World: Crime and Disease' (Cyber ??World: Crime to Pathology), the event aimed to create awareness about mental health challenges in the digital age, especially among the youth.
 It featured a series of engaging activities including expert talks, psychology assessment and interactive discussions. Dr. Kulbhushan Kumar kicked off the proceedings with a thought-provoking keynote, emphasizing the psychological effects of cyberbullying and the addictive nature of social media platforms. Mr. Amit Kumar informed the students about cyber security and cyber bullying. Mr. Gurjit Singh highlighted the importance of identifying these issues and developing strategies to deal with them.
Participants in the program participated in the sessions and discussed their experiences and shared personal stories related to cyberbullying and drug addiction. These sessions encouraged an open dialogue, allowing young people to express their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. To further educate the attendees, the Counseling Cell also distributed informative pamphlets.
Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University Dr. Zora Singh appreciated the efforts of the counseling cell and asked the management to plan such events in future as well. Pro-Chancellor Dr Tajinder Kaur suggested that students and faculty members should observe this event. Dr Surjit Patheja, coordinator of the counseling cell, said, "We believe that creating awareness is the first step to combat cyber bullying and drug addiction."