Event Summary:
– **Event Time, Date, and Location:** The event took place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on 18th October 2023, at Ms. Muneem u din Auditorium, GC Women University Sialkot (GCWUS).
– **Chief Guest:** Prof. Dr. Zarrin Fatima Rizvi, the Vice Chancellor of GCWUS, was the chief guest.
– **Organizers:** The event was organized by Prof. Dr. Adnan Adil, Chairperson of the Department of Psychology, GCWUS, and Dr. Razia Anjum, a lecturer in the Department of Psychology, GCWUS, in collaboration with Ms. Salbia Abbas, Deputy Director of Student Affairs, GCWUS.
– **Honorable Jury:** The jury consisted of Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz from the Department of English, GCWUS, and Ms. Asna Habib from the Department of Fine Arts, GCWUS.
– **Technical Support Team:** The technical support team included Mr. Razi Mughal, Mr. Imran Rana, Mr. Bilal, and Mr. Hafiz Usman.
– **Society Students:** Asma Islam, Fatima Khan, Jannat, and Wajdan Rasheed were the society students involved.
– **Target Population:** The event primarily targeted students.
**Brief Description:**
The event, consisting of a Project Display, Mental Health Awareness Walk, and an Intradepartmental Skit Competition, was successfully organized by the Department of Psychology in collaboration with the Directorate of Student Affairs at GC Women University Sialkot. Several distinguished individuals, including faculty members and professionals in the field of psychology and mental health, graced the event with their presence.
The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran and Naat-e-Rasool (SAW) and was moderated by Ms. Salbia Abbas and Ms. Wajdan Rasheed. Prof. Dr. Adnan Adil presented the preamble, and a large number of students attended the event. Various student groups performed skits that highlighted different forms of violence in the community and presented coping strategies to build peace and maintain balance in society.
The competition results were determined by the jury, with the following groups achieving positions in the Skit Competition and Project Display:
**Skit Competition:**
– Winner: Mehngai
– 1st Position: Embrace yourself
– 2nd Position: Schizophrenia
**Project Display:**
– Winner: Tornedo
– 1st Position: Fire project
– 2nd Position: Reuse of Pencils
Prof. Dr. Zarrin Fatima Rizvi, the Vice Chancellor of GCWUS, emphasized the importance of understanding the mental health challenges faced by today’s youth. She commended the psychology department and students for their efforts in raising awareness on World Mental Health Day.
Prof. Dr. Adnan Adil, Ms. Salbia Abbas, and Dr. Razia Anjum expressed their appreciation for the support and participation of esteemed guests and faculty members. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Zarrin Fatima Rizvi, presented souvenirs and certificates to the organizers, jury members, and participants, highlighting the importance of human interaction with the environment for a healthy body and mind.
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