Chitkara College of Nursing observes World Mental Health Day

Chitkara College of Nursing observed World Mental Health Day on October 10, 2014 on the theme i.e. Living with Schizophrenia.

The students of Hospitality and Nursing department were given information regarding Mental Health Disorder Schizophrenia, whereby an expert lecture by Ms. Bandana Bisht, who is specialized in Mental Health Nursing was given. It was followed by screening of Movie “A Beautiful Mind” which is based on the life of Dr. John Nash, Nobel Laureate in Economics, who was the patient of schizophrenia, in which its beautifully shown the symptoms of schizophrenia, how was it identified and treated and how he could live his life with treatment and support of his family.

Students gave the feedback that it was a great experience to know regarding a mental disorder regarding, which they had no knowledge earlier.