INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY
Aug 14, 2023
1 min read
Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy's Mental Health students showcased their dedication to promoting a drug-free lifestyle on International Youth Day. Through a thoughtfully organized program, they distributed small cards encouraging their peers to "Say No to Drugs."
Recognizing the significance of mental health in the lives of young individuals, the students aimed to create awareness about the risks associated with substance abuse. By distributing these cards, they sought to empower their fellow students to make informed decisions and prioritize their well-being.
Small cards reading “Say No to Drugs” made me change our next peer session: I dropped the 20-slide warning talk and gave each student two blank cards to write one refusal line and one support contact. We now swap them before leaving. Seeing Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy’s Mental Health students do this on International Youth Day convinced me the format matters more than the lecture. I even tried a few of the best AI tools to draft prompt examples, though the handwritten cards stayed the point.