Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) organized a special programme on "Mental Wellness for Educators" at its City Campus on Wednesday. The event was held by the Discipline of Social Work under the Surya Kumar Bhuyan School of Social Sciences as part of the 7th National Social Work Week, 2026.
- Core Focus: Addressing workplace stress, individual stress responses, and practical emotional well-being strategies for educators.
- Special Address: Prof Joydeep Baruah highlighted how mental well-being strengthens individuals, professional relationships, and academic communities.
- Resource Person: Tribenee Bhattacharyya (NLP psychotherapist and founder of Optimista) conducted interactive activities, stress-identification exercises, and discussed coping mechanisms.
- Conclusion: KKHSOU Registrar Prof Pranab Saikia delivered concluding remarks emphasising the necessity of mental wellness initiatives in academic environments.