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In collaboration with the Government of Karnataka, an online lecture program on the topic “Students’ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” was organized at GEC Gangavathi College on 07-04-2026 at 11:30 AM. More than 250 students from all departments participated in the program. our college Principal, Prof. Channabasava Gowda Sir, addressed the students about the importance of mental health. He advised students not to take stress, to lead a calm and stress free life and to continue their studies peacefully. The program began online at 11:40 AM. The chief speaker, psychiatrist and Padma Shri awardee Dr. C. R. Chandrashekar, delivered an insightful lecture on students mental health. He spoke about issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression among students and provided useful guidance on how to effectively cope with them. He emphasized the importance of meditation, exercise and positive thinking.