Mental Health Week 2024: Fostering Resilience and Compassion at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad
Mental Health Week 2024 at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad, was an inspiring celebration of resilience, solidarity, and mental well-being. This year’s theme, Invisible Battles, Visible Support, underscored the importance of recognizing and supporting mental health across our community. Held from September 23-26 for Early to Middle Years students and October 15-17 for Senior Years, the week actively engaged students, staff, and families, empowering everyone to stand together with hope and resilience.
The activities during the week were diverse and impactful, engaging students across all age groups in meaningful ways. Early and Middle Years students participated in a Reading Walk in the North Block, featuring The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, a story that invited them into a reflective space of empathy and self-awareness. Middle schoolers further contributed with an uplifting speech, “You Are Not Alone,” a reminder of the strength found in community support. Senior Years students powerfully conveyed the week’s theme through a theatre performance that explored resilience and the courage to persevere, illustrating the strength that lies within creative expression.
A highlight of the week was the October 19th session for parents and grandparents with experts from Accord Hospital. Dr. Megha Sharda provided insights into neurodevelopment in children, Dr. Tausif Iqbal discussed the mental health impacts of screen time, and Dr. Simran Malik shared practical strategies for building emotional resilience in parenting. This session fostered a valuable dialogue on creating supportive environments for mental wellness at home and school.
For teachers, a peaceful forest bathing experience offered a moment of mindfulness, while young students enjoyed captivating storytelling sessions emphasizing kindness, courage, and resilience. Across all grades, activities like circle discussions, a poster-making competition, and hands-on projects inspired students to express their thoughts on mental health creatively.
Affirmation stickers, Psychological First Aid brochures, and educational videos further supported our mission of cultivating a healing, compassionate environment at Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad. Together, our community continues to embody the message of Invisible Battles, Visible Support, inspiring all to approach mental health with empathy, understanding, and resilience.
A Glimpse: https://youtu.be/UJd9Rpg1L6A