On July 21 and 22, 2023, GD Goenka University and Fortis Mental Health School counselors from all around the nation came together for the "VARTAH: Values - Knowledge, Reform, Thrive, Action, and Hope. Managing Risk Behavior Summit for students in schools.
VARTAH is a cutting-edge nationwide convention for school counselors that strives to promote a unique platform for teaching provided by the culture of mental health within educational environments. to have discussions with educators and counselors about awareness, changes, and acts pertaining to the youth's and children's welfare.
The occasion included enlightening expert discussions delivered by eminent King's University lecturers. Singapore, James Cook University, Canada, and a number of foreign education specialists. Sessions concentrated on identifying risks and offering workable answers to common problems. and concerns with children's and adolescents' mental health, as well as instances of how these problems are administered internationally across a range of regional and cultural contexts.
"Empowering" is the theme of the Fortis National Mental Health Program, according to Dr. Samir Parikh. Youngsters in their formative years who have life skills to assist them go through the ups and downs overcoming setbacks and adversities requires tenacity, self-belief, and are capable of forging successful individual connections and contributing to society. A concentration on mental health and wellbeing as a crucial component of education to ensure positive overall growth.”
GD Goenka Group's Managing Director, Mr. Nipun Goenka, said: " As we celebrate the remarkable success of the VARTAH Summit in partnership with Fortis Healthcare, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all stakeholders for their incredible efforts. Together, we have created an enriching platform that brings together school counsellors from across India, fostering knowledge exchange and empowerment. Welcome to the GD Goenka Community, where we embrace growth and learning as one family”
Prof. (Dr.) Anjali Midha Sharan, Dean, Research & Development and School of Humanities, Social Science and Education, GD Goenka University said: “VARTAH shall focus on de-stigmatizing mental illness and enabling counsellors with skills required for helping adolescents in vulnerable environments. This shall be an extension of the University’s focus on propagating mental well-being and integrating psychological health into mainstream education. The event brings together mental health experts, school counsellors and teachers creating opportunities for dialogue around action required for propagating psychological well-being of the youth.”
About GD Goenka University
GD Goenka University, a renowned multi-campus institution, was founded in 2013 and is situated in Gurugram, Delhi NCR. Founded with the goal of redefining education and empowering the following generation of intellectual leaders, the university entrenched in a rich cultural history, and equipped provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate programs with a future-focused perspective. The university is committed to holistic education, research, and innovation. The university's mission is to stimulate intellectual curiosity, encourage innovation, and create people of the world who are socially conscious.
The university has 10 schools and is a pioneer in adopting NEP 2020 best practices. It is home to a diverse population of 5000+ students and 11000+ alumni from over 45 nations. It is accredited by the UGC and BCI and a part of major national and international organizations like the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), and International Association of Universities (IAU). It is also recognized by the UGC and BCI. It is acknowledged as a "Diamond" grade university for teaching and learning by QS IGUAGE.
The university is situated on a 60-acre sustainable campus with cutting-edge amenities like smart classrooms, research and design labs, experience centers, international-scale sports facilities like a shooting range and a half-Olympic size swimming pool, and top-notch air-conditioned dorms.