Mental Health Awareness session by Dr. Veena Davis
ON”Salute Mentale: Grades with Grace”
A campaign for Mental Health Awareness
Ideal Indian School, Doha, organized a campaign for Mental Health Awareness on
3rd November 2025. The campaign was led by Dr. Veena Davis, Ph.D. in Social
Work — a mental health expert and trainer. It mainly focused on the 10th Grade
students helping them manage exam-related stress and develop a healthier
approach toward academic challenges.
Dr. Veena began the session with a series of simple yet effective mental exercises
that helped calm and focus the students’ minds. Through interactive activities and
engaging moral stories, she encouraged students to cultivate self-confidence, self-
acceptance, and a positive attitude. Dr. Veena’s concept of the “Five Magic M’s.”
helped us understand stress, its causes, and practical strategies for managing it. She
encouraged us to create our own study plans for the remaining 106 days, which can
help us sleep peacefully, fully prepared, on the eve of the exams. Her session left a
lasting impression, reminding everyone that mental well-being is essential for
academic success.
The campaign concluded on a positive note, leaving students motivated and better
equipped to face the upcoming examinations with confidence and composure. The
school’s initiative served as a timely reminder of the importance of nurturing not
just intellectual growth, but emotional strength and mental balance as well.
The session was highly motivational and insightful, especially for students
appearing for the upcoming Class X Board Examinations. It not only helped us
understand the importance of mental fitness but also gave us practical ways to
manage stress effectively. Overall, the event encouraged every student to adopt a
healthy mindset, stay positive, and approach exams with confidence and calmness.