### Hindustan Zinc Hosts Mental Health Awareness Sessions

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, Hindustan Zinc, part of the Vedanta Group and India's only integrated producer of zinc, lead, and silver, organized a series of mental health awareness sessions. These sessions aimed to educate school students on the importance of mental well-being and were held as part of Hindustan Zinc's healthcare project in areas near their operational units.

One such session was conducted at the Government Higher Secondary School in Debari by Zinc Smelter Debari. The discussion focused on essential life skills, the growing addiction to mobile devices among youth, and mental health challenges. The session was led by psychiatrist Dr. R.K. Sharma from Chetas Hospital and Research Centre, Udaipur, psychologist and Rotarian Divya Sharma, and Sangeeta Sharma, chairperson of the "Say No to Tobacco" campaign.

The event witnessed the presence of local leaders, including Debari's Deputy Sarpanch Chandan Singh, Rotary Club Youth President Yash Kumawat, and Rotary Club Youth Secretary Amit Jain. A total of 240 students, 10 teachers, and 50 B.Ed. trainees participated in the session. Group discussions and case study methods were used to raise awareness and help participants better understand mental health issues. 

Hindustan Zinc's initiative emphasized the importance of mental health education, particularly for young minds, and the need to foster healthy lifestyle habits.