Cyclothon Promoting Mental Health Awareness Held in Chandigarh
Chandigarh,
Under the able guidance of Prof. Priti Arun, Head of Department,
Psychiatry, GMCH, the Cyclothon event flagged off today at 6 am from Sukhna Lake to Mental
Health Institute (MHI) Sector 32, Chandigarh. The event, a highlight of the ongoing Mental
Health Awareness Week from October 4th to 10th, witnessed an enthusiastic participation of over
100 cyclists.
Sh. Ajay Chagti, IAS Secretary, Medical Education & Research, UT Chandigarh, graced the
occasion as the flagbearer, along with the esteemed presence of Prof. Jaswinder Kaur, Director-
Principal, Government Medical College & Hospital. The event was organized by the Department
of Psychiatry, GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh.
The Cyclothon aimed at promoting mental health awareness and well-being in the community,
recognizing the pivotal role physical activity plays in maintaining mental health. The event set
off from the picturesque Sukhna Lake, with participants covering the distance to MHI Sector 32
with enthusiasm and commitment.
The Cyclothon successfully combined fitness, fun, and a meaningful cause, making it a
memorable event in the Mental Health Awareness Week calendar. The Department of Psychiatry,
GMCH, looks forward to continuing its efforts in promoting mental health initiatives and
encouraging a holistic approach to well-being in the community.
The Cyclothon was done in collaboration with ‘Parivartan’ an non-governament organization
working for the welfare of persons with mental illness and their families in UT Chandigarh and
Umeed Society working for the employability prospects of individuals with intellectual disability
through the pursuance of strategies to articulate the cause and assuring the contemplation such
individuals deserve while catering to their needs by substantiating a neutral environment that
fosters inclusion as well as growth.
Cyclothon as part of the Mental Health Awareness Week from 4th to 10th October 2023.
For more information and event details, please contact us.
Thank you for considering our request. We look forward to your favourable response.