New Delhi। The Delhi University’s Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council (RIEC) organised a one-day national conference on “Science Meets Social Science: Mental Well-being and Happiness” at the Convention Hall of the Vice-Regal Lodge on Tuesday.
Prof. Balaram Pani, Dean of Colleges, University of Delhi, was the chief guest at the inaugural session, while Prof. Rajni Abbi, Director, South Campus, attended as the guest of honour. Dr Vikas Gupta, Registrar, University of Delhi; Prof. K. Ratnabali, Dean Academic; Prof. Deenbandhu Sahu, Chairman, RIEC; and Prof. Neena Pandey, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Balaram Pani said that pressure and stress have increased considerably in a rapidly changing and challenging world, making mental health and happiness increasingly important.
He identified the mindset of “I am always right” as one of the major causes of stress among people. Explaining the theme of the conference, “Science Meets Social Science”, Prof. Pani said that while science establishes facts through experiments, social science derives understanding through experience.
Discussing the causes of stress, he said that when an individual faces problems both at home and at the workplace, the resulting pressure can lead to prolonged stress. Such stress, he added, can contribute to several health problems, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
Prof. Pani emphasised the need to increase awareness about mental health and said that conferences and seminars on the subject play an important role in creating greater understanding of mental well-being.
At the beginning of the programme, Prof. Deenbandhu Sahu, Convener of the conference, delivered the welcome address and outlined the objectives of the event. He said that although people today have access to almost everything, they often lack time for themselves.
Referring to global happiness rankings, Prof. Sahu noted that Finland, despite being a small country, consistently ranks among the happiest countries in the world, while India stands at 116th position in the list.
He said the conference assumes significance amid growing stress, anxiety, academic and professional pressures, peer pressure, and increasing demands associated with research and the contemporary work environment.
The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Neena Pandey, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences.
Faculty members and staff from various departments and colleges of the university, research scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate students, along with academicians, researchers, experts and professionals from diverse fields, attended the conference.
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