{"id":180,"date":"2024-03-14T07:21:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T07:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vbs.ves.ac.in\/blogs\/?p=180"},"modified":"2025-12-12T17:39:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:39:54","slug":"mental-health-an-unrecognized-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vbs.ves.ac.in\/blogs\/mental-health-an-unrecognized-priority\/","title":{"rendered":"MENTAL HEALTH: AN UNRECOGNIZED PRIORITY"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Quoting Jack Harris, \u201cMental illnesses are a thing. They\u2019re real, and they are very present. And we need to talk about them.\u201d We\u2019ve also witnessed many individuals talk about the severity of mental health problems and share stories of their own battles with the same. But it only took us a whole Pandemic to actually realise the importance of the well-being of our mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n

The unfortunate Pandemic brought into our lives the one thing humanity is most afraid of; uncertainty! Uncertainty about job security, uncertainty regarding our health, uncertainty pertaining to the smallest of things around us. While half of us had nothing to worry about, the other half spent their days praying that they don\u2019t lose their jobs. Some were already struggling with a job loss and were counting on their savings, and others were somehow trying to manage one meal a day. The death rate seeing an all-time high, people were losing their loved ones and couldn\u2019t even see them for the last time, feeling helpless. \u2018Death\u2019 became such a common term, that we somehow became numb to the fear the word brought with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

The quarantine period came along with certain setups that were unavoidable in nature. Individuals were confined to their homes. Some were frustrated, for they were surrounded with people and some because they were all alone with only their thoughts keeping them company. Some were dreaded with responsibilities from their workplace, as it is much harder to achieve targets and deliver excellence when the sword of fear of losing one\u2019s job is hanging by a thin string over their necks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Responsibilities didn\u2019t just end with performing well at your professional end. Your personal life also required equal attention, now that you shared both the space. The pressure and the frustration felt to maintain a work-life balance is real and it can sometimes get out of your hands, with both aspects of life demanding those extra hours from you. All this accumulates and builds up tension, and the beginning of a battle commences within.<\/span><\/p>\n

A variety of events in your life can contribute to the disruption of your mental peace which can lead to numerous issues related to mental health. It could be anxiety, stress, depression, etc. But this pandemic gave us a lifetime of experiences in just a few months. It is an overwhelming stream of feelings when we come across emotions of a lifetime in a short time. This has taken a toll on many individuals, for they weren\u2019t able to process it.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is never an issue, till it becomes our issue. Our society always considered discussing or talking about mental health issues as a taboo. Someone who dares to visit a counsellor is tagged abnormal. But battling a mental health issue is the most natural and normal concept. Only if we could open our minds a little and see all possibilities and occurrence of events in this world. We are definitely behind in the race, but together, lets catch-up and make our mental health our priority, much like our physical well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

At <\/span>Vivekanand Business School<\/span><\/a> (VBS Mumbai), taking care of mental health is something they truly believe in. They know it\u2019s not just about getting good grades or learning business skills \u2014 it\u2019s about feeling good inside and being able to handle life\u2019s ups and downs. That\u2019s why their <\/span>PGDM program<\/span><\/a> isn\u2019t just about studies; it also teaches students how to manage stress, stay balanced, and keep their minds healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n

VBS offers many ways for students to feel supported. There are workshops where experts talk about mental wellness, sessions on mindfulness, and even chances to meet counselors if someone needs to talk. The school encourages students to open up, share their feelings, and support one another. Clubs and activities on campus also help students relax and enjoy themselves outside of classes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of this caring approach, students at VBS learn more than just business \u2014 they learn how to be strong, confident, and ready for challenges. This is one reason why VBS is known as one of the <\/span>best PGDM colleges in Mumbai<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s a place where students grow not only as professionals but also as well-rounded people who understand the importance of mental health and balance in life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s not get lost in anticipation of tomorrow. Let us pace it down rather than turning it up a notch and constantly trying to push ourselves beyond our potentiality. Because at the end of the day, we all deserve peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rithika Rao<\/b>
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