Jabalpur: Under the visionary leadership of Rotary District 3261 District Governor Rtn. Amit–Pallavi Jaiswal and with the resolve to nurture “Young Generation as Partners in Building an Excellent India ~ Future Ideal Rotarians,” special Mental Wellness Seminars are being organized across District 3261 for the mental development and bright future of students. In continuation of this initiative, an awareness and guidance program for teachers and students was organized in Jabalpur on May 8.
Give Teenagers the Opportunity to Express Their Emotions Freely: Dr. Ela Gupta
Under the aegis of the Prevention Committee of Rotary District 3261, a special Mental Health and Awareness Seminar for parents and teachers was organized at the MBA Seminar Hall of Gyan Ganga College, Jabalpur.
The keynote speaker, Central India’s renowned counselor and senior psychologist Dr. Ela Gupta, stated that adolescence is one of the most sensitive phases in a child’s life. During this period, children undergo physical, mental, and emotional changes that they often struggle to understand themselves. At such a time, the role of parents and teachers becomes extremely important.
She further explained that social media, reels, and digital platforms are deeply influencing the minds of teenagers today. Children constantly compare themselves with others and begin worrying about questions such as “How do I look?” and “What do people think about me?” which can gradually lead to mental stress. Dr. Gupta urged parents to provide children with opportunities to express their emotions openly and to listen to them patiently.
The seminar also highlighted that if children begin distancing themselves from their families, parents should respond with sensitivity and understanding rather than panic. Along with giving children appropriate independence, emotional support is equally essential.
Seminar Provided Valuable Guidance to Students and Teachers
Providing detailed information about the program, Rtn. Nitin Jain, District Chairman Media, stated that the seminar was jointly organized by Rotary Club of Jabalpur Sanskardhani along with all Rotary Clubs of Jabalpur. The session proved highly inspirational and informative for students. Important guidance was shared on mental health, positive thinking, self-confidence, stress management, and career development.
The program emerged as an important initiative in guiding students in the right direction and mentally empowering them for the future. Students participated enthusiastically and actively throughout the seminar.
Presence of Dignitaries
Present on the occasion were Rotary Club Sanskardhani President Rtn. Arun Gupta, Secretary Rtn. Abhishek Agrawal, Treasurer Rtn. Anil Agrawal, Rtn. Anjul Jain, Rtn. Sunil Jaswani, Manish Bajaj, Yash Ahuja, Assistant District Governor Rtn. Ankur Maheshwari, Rtn. Harish Rijhwani, Rtn. Abhishek Kesarwani, Mitali Banerjee, along with office bearers and members from various Rotary Clubs of Jabalpur.
The event was successfully conducted with the special support of Rajneet Jain, Pankaj Jain, and Apoorv Singhai from Gyan Ganga Group of Institutions.