In celebration of World Mental Health Day, the ‘Mindful Miles’ marathon took place today at the Sri D. Ratnavarma Hegde Sports Complex. Organized by the Psychology Department of SDM College in collaboration with the college’s sports department, SDM Multi-Speciality Hospital, and the Beltangady Rotary Club, the marathon aimed to raise awareness about mental health.
Dr. Ramesh, the Medical Officer of Beltangady Taluk Hospital, inaugurated the event, emphasizing that health encompasses not only physical well-being but also mental health. He noted the decline in physical activities in recent times and its impact on mental health, stressing the importance of maintaining mental well-being. The event was presided over by Dr. B.A. Kumar Hegde, Principal of SDM College. Other attendees included Pooran Varma, CEO of IT and Hostel Administration of SDM Educational Institute and President of Beltangady Rotary Club; Dr. Vandana Jain, Head of the Psychology Department; Ramesh H., Head of the Physical Education Department; and Ashwini H., the event coordinator. The marathon featured distances of 1, 3, and 5 kilometers, with a total of 160 participants, highlighting the significance of mental health awareness.