KISHTWAR, NOVEMBER 12: A Medical Health and Mental Wellness awareness Programme was organised Thursday at Government-run Child Care Institution (CCI) Palaash, under the aegis of the Department of Social Welfare. The children from both Palaash and Parisha Child Care institutions availed the counselling and other services.
The programme was organised on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma and under the supervision of District Child Protection Officer Tariq Parveaz Qazi.
A team of doctors comprising Dr. Haris Masood and Dr. Afia interacted with the children and discussed various aspects of physical and mental health. The children were counseled on mental health, emotional well-being, psychological concerns and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The children were also encouraged to openly share their concerns and seek appropriate guidance whenever required.
The initiative aimed at promoting awareness about physical and mental health among children residing in Child Care Institutions.
The programme was attended by Protection Officer (IC) Deepika Bhandari; Superintendent Parisha Priya Sharma; Counsellor CHL Swati Sharma; Social Worker DCPU Meenakshi Sharma; Case Worker Palaash Rakesh Kumar and Para Medical Parisha Shanu Bala, along with other staff members of both institutions.
