Faculty Development Programme (FDP): Creating Career-Ready Graduates

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 2026 “Different Contexts. Common Aspirations”

Sikkim Government College, Rhenock

Event Details

Event	2-Day Mental Health Awareness & Screening Camp
Theme / Focus	Promoting Mental Well-Being Among Youth
Organised by	Red Ribbon Club, Sikkim Government College, Rhenock
In collaboration with	Mental Health Committee (Department of Psychology)
Date mentioned in poster	12 August 2026
Duration	2 Days
Time	10:00 AM onwards
Venue	Seminar Hall, SGCR
Key message	Come Forward • Get Screened • Break the Stigma

Major Activities / Components

Sl. No.	Activity	Key Area	Description
1	Mental Health Screening	Screen	Mental health screening and identification of concerns among participating youth.
2	Active Listening	Listen	Providing an opportunity for participants to express concerns and be heard in a supportive environment.
3	Mental Health Support	Support	Facilitating appropriate guidance and support for participants who may need further assistance.
4	Youth Empowerment	Empower	Promoting awareness, confidence, help-seeking behaviour and positive mental well-being.

Programme Schedule

Day	Date	Time	Programme	Details
Day 1	12 August 2026	10:00 AM onwards	Inauguration / Orientation	Opening of the camp and introduction to the objectives of the programme.
Day 1	12 August 2026	10:00 AM onwards	Mental Health Screening	Screening of participants for mental health and well-being concerns.
Day 1	12 August 2026	10:00 AM onwards	Awareness & Interaction	Awareness activities focusing on mental well-being, stigma and help-seeking.
Day 2	To be confirmed	To be confirmed	Follow-up / Support Activities	Follow-up screening, counselling/support or related awareness activities, as scheduled by the organisers.

Objectives of the Event

To promote awareness of mental health and psychological well-being among youth.
To encourage young people to come forward for mental health screening and support.
To reduce stigma associated with mental health concerns.
To facilitate early identification of mental health and emotional well-being concerns.
To encourage supportive listening, appropriate help-seeking and referral where required.
To empower youth to adopt positive approaches towards mental well-being.