Dharamsala: At the request of Men-Tsee-Khang, Ms. Tenzin Kalsang (M.A. in Social Psychology), a staff member of the Department, conducted a stress management session for first-year students of the 29th batch of the Bachelor of Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery (B.S.R.M.S.) programme on 20 October. The session was attended by 15 students, all of whom actively participated in the programme.
The session covered key topics, including the types and signs of stress, the physiology of stress, chronic stress and its effects, the relationship between stress and the immune system, the impact of stress on performance, stress management techniques, and the role of social support in mitigating stress. Interactive group activities and guided discussions were incorporated to encourage participation and reinforce learning.
The session provided participants with essential knowledge and practical strategies for understanding and managing stress, thereby contributing to their overall well-being and academic development.
