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Goa University Conducts Mental Health and Psychological First Aid Sensitization Programme for Non-Teaching Staff

Goa University organised a training session on “Mental Health, Psychological First Aid and Referral Mechanism” for its non-teaching staff on August 6, 2026. The programme aimed to create awareness about mental well-being and equip employees with basic psychological support skills.

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JCI India Zone 11 signs MoU with WOW Foundation to promote mental health awareness

JCI India Zone 11 has partnered with WOW Foundation through a Memorandum of Understanding to promote mental health awareness and support families dealing with postpartum depression.

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DRAG Hosts EMPOWER 2026 Annual Get-Together for Persons with Disabilities

Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) organised EMPOWER 2026 at Shubham Jinn Ashram, Agacaim, fostering inclusion, awareness, and empowerment through interactive sessions, health check-ups, and community bonding.

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Kate Middleton Marks 44th Birthday with Emotional ‘Mother Nature’ Finale, Reflects on Healing and Gratitude

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton marked her 44th birthday with the release of Winter, the final film in her deeply personal Mother Nature series, reflecting on healing, gratitude, and the quiet strength found in nature.

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Don Bosco College, Panjim Hosts ‘Psyrenity’ – A Celebration of Mental Health Awareness

The Department of Psychology at Don Bosco College, Panjim, organized “Psyrenity – A Celebration of Mental Health Awareness” on October 13, 2025. The vibrant festival promoted positivity, emotional wellness, and self-expression through creative games, activities, and interactive stalls, inspiring students to embrace mental health as a shared community value.