Prof Deepti Hooda advocates resilience and positive thinking for stress management
Emotional resilience, positive thinking and strong social connections are key to helping students navigate academic pressure and university life, Prof Deepti Hooda of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) said at a mental health workshop on Wednesday.
Girish Saini
Oct 14, 2026 07:23
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Rohtak, October 14, 2026: Emotional resilience, positive thinking and strong social connections are key to helping students navigate academic pressure and university life, Prof Deepti Hooda of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) said at a mental health workshop on Wednesday.
Organised by the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the workshop, ‘ThriveWell: Empowering Students for Healthy and Happier Lives’, focused on practical stress-management techniques and emotional well-being. Prof Hooda, a faculty of MDU’s Department of Psychology and head of the Happitude Lab, engaged students through interactive activities, group discussions and self-reflection exercises.
She highlighted the importance of mental health in academic success and personal growth, encouraging students to understand their emotions and adopt positive coping strategies.
Department chairperson Prof Deepak Kaushik said students must be equipped to handle social and emotional challenges alongside academic demands. The initiative aimed to raise mental health awareness and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Coordinated by Poonam and Ashu, the workshop was hosted by PhD scholar Aman Kumari. More than 40 students and faculty members participated.
