In conjunction with the annual World Mental Health Day, UTAR Psychology
final-year students organised the Mental Health Awareness Fair at UTAR Perak
Campus on 13 August 2014.
The event was launched by Dr Lee Mah Ngee, representing Head of the
Department of Psychology and Counselling, and Lee Lai Meng, Head of the
Department of Advertising who represented Faculty of Arts and Social Science
Dean Dr Cheah Phaik Kin. Also present at the opening ceremony were lecturers
and tutors from the Psychology Department.
After the opening ceremony, the VIPs visited the booths accompanied by
lecturers and chairperson of the event. There were a total of 17 booths that
were categorised into three types, namely, disorders, screenings, and
self-help techniques.
Most of the participants flooded booths that offered psychological
screenings such as health, anxiety, and depression tests. They received
pamphlets and information about how a particular disorder develops and ways
to prevent or deal with the disorder. Students who managed the booths also
provided them with coping skills and self-help techniques.
The booth with the best decoration was won by the ‘Schizophrenia’ group.
Lastly, there was this king and queen of laughter competition organised by
the laughter yoga group which educates the public on the importance of
emotional regulation. The exhibition ended with Dr Cheah’s presence and a
group photo-taking session.
The objective of the fair was to increase awareness of mental health issues,
particularly on types of psychological disorders, screenings, and self-help
techniques that may improve mental health conditions. In addition, it
allowed students to expose themselves and share their knowledge about mental
health to the participants.
A student demonstrating Laughter Yoga, an empirical-supported self-help
technique to reduce stress
Visitors receiving feedback regarding their psychological wellness after
completing a set of screening tests
A student presenting the subtype of Schizophrenia, a commonly seen mental
disorder
The students and Dr Cheah (seventh from left) posing for a group photo at
the closing and prize giving ceremony
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