Jalandhar September 21 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The Psychology Forum and The Listening Room of Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar successfully organised a string of activities to mark Suicide Prevention Week, 2026. The central theme of this year’s campaign was “Every Story Deserves a Tomorrow.” This initiative aimed to raise awareness about emotional well-being among students, encourage open dialogue on mental health issues, and provide a platform for students to express their emotions creatively.
Addressing the students on this occasion, Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra stated that mental health is just as important as physical health. She said that instead of suppressing their emotions, students should speak openly about them and seek help from family, teachers, or experts when needed. She stated that every student’s story is important and that we need to create a sensitive environment where every individual feels heard, understood, and supported.
The week began with a poster-making competition. Through traditional and digital posters, students effectively portrayed themes such as hope, courage, cooperation, and a positive outlook on life. Megha Thakur (B. Design, Semester 5) secured the first position in the poster-making competition. Sahib Preet Singh (B.Voc. HCM, Semester 1) and Tania (B.Voc. HCM, Semester 5) jointly secured the second position, while Suhani (B.A., Semester 5) secured the third position. In the digital poster-making competition, Jasneet Kaur Randhawa (B.A., Semester 3) secured the first position, Navneet Kaur Dhillon (B.A., Semester 5) the second position, and Megha Thakur (B. Design, Semester 5) the third position.
A slogan-writing competition was also organized on this occasion
A slogan-writing competition was also organized on this occasion, in which students expressed themes such as suicide prevention, empathy, cooperation, and mental health awareness through impactful slogans. Megha Thakur (B. Design, Semester 5) and Neelakshi Mahajan (B.A., Semester 3) jointly secured the first position. Sneha Dubey (B.A., Semester 5) secured the second position, while Harsimar Kaur Ahuja (B.A., Semester 3) secured the third position. Yashika Chouhan (B.A., Semester 5) received a consolation prize.
The three-day event concluded with an ‘Open Mic’ session, during which members of the Psychology Forum and students shared their creative works and thoughts. Former office-bearers of the Psychology Forum—Ms. Kritagya Gaba (former President), Ms. Anureet Khandpur (former Head of Administration), and Mr. Sukhanjot Singh Johal (former General Secretary)—attended the event as special guests.
Another key highlight of the event was the launch of the psychology-based poetry collection, _The Science of Feeling_ . The book was unveiled by Ms. Niharika Mazumdar, Head of the Department of Psychology and an Expressive Arts Therapist. Through poetry, this collection explores the complexities of human emotions, strategies for coping with challenging situations, and the processes of inner healing and emotional well-being.
On this occasion, Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra appreciated the efforts of Ms. Niharika Mazumdar and Ms. Harjas Kaur from the Department of Psychology. She remarked that such activities help students express their emotions creatively, understand one another, and become sensitive towards mental health. Overall, this three-day event played a significant role in fostering hope, sensitivity, and cooperation among the students, as well as raising awareness about emotional well-being.