NSS TRAINING COLLEGE, OTTAPALAM
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Post- Event Report
Thought for the Day
Date: 11 August 2025
Time: 09:30 AM
Venue: General Hall
The B.Ed. English Optional students of NSS Training College, Ottapalam, successfully organised a Thought for the Day programme on "Social Media and Mental Health" on 11 August 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in the General Hall.
" Social Media and Mental Health"
Programme Schedule and Highlights:
The event began with prayer and Acharyavandanam rendered by Sneha V. and Sneha R.
Compeering: The programme was smoothly anchored by Safeena C.
Topic Presentation:
The main presentation was delivered by Aneena M. and Akshaya K., who explored the various ways social media impacts mental health, both positively and negatively.
The presentation highlighted the benefits of social media, such as providing platforms for self-expression, networking, and awareness creation. However, it also addressed its adverse effects, including cyberbullying, comparison-induced anxiety, reduced attention span, and sleep disruption. The speakers stressed the importance of mindful usage, digital detox practices, and promoting healthy online habits to safeguard mental well-being.
Acknowledgment:
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Seema Menon K. P., Teacher-in-Charge, and presided over by Prof. (Dr.) Smitha R., Principal-in-Charge.
The session encouraged critical thinking among students, sparking an interactive discussion on how young adults can balance their digital presence without compromising mental health. Overall, the programme was informative and thought-provoking, successfully fulfilling its aim of raising awareness about a pressing contemporary issue.
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