Guest Lecture on World No Tobacco Day 2025
May 31, 2025
1. Event / Program Information
Event Title: Guest Lecture on World No Tobacco Day 2025
Theme / Tagline (if any): Breaking the Habit: Understanding Tobacco Addiction and Mental Health Strategies for Cessation
Organized by (Institution/Department): Unit of Respiratory Therapy in collaboration with the Substance Abuse Prevention Committee (YSAHS)
Date(s): 30th May 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue: New Lecture Hall - 2, Academic Block, Yenepoya Medical College (YMC)
Mode of Event: Offline
Actual Number of Participants: 187 (2022 Batch Clinical Posted Students - YMCH), 15 faculty
2. Summary for Website & E-Newspaper
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2025, the Department of Respiratory Therapy in collaboration with the Substance Abuse Prevention Committee (YSAHS) organized a guest lecture on 30th May 2025 at New Lecture Hall - 2, Academic Block, YMC. The session, attended by clinical-posted students of the 2022 batch, focused on understanding the psychology behind tobacco addiction and effective cessation strategies.
Dr. Rajesh M, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Yenepoya Medical College, delivered a compelling lecture titled "Breaking the Habit: Understanding Tobacco Addiction and Mental Health Strategies for Cessation." The session aimed to raise awareness about the harmful impact of tobacco use and equip healthcare students with practical mental health approaches for aiding tobacco cessation.
3. Objective / Purpose of the Program
To observe World No Tobacco Day and promote awareness on the harmful effects of tobacco use.
To educate healthcare students on the psychological dimensions of tobacco addiction.
To equip future healthcare professionals with strategies for supporting cessation among patients.
4. Agenda / Key Activities
Introduction and welcome note
Guest lecture by Dr. Rajesh M
Interactive Q&A session
Vote of thanks and group photo
5. Chief Guests / Speakers / Dignitaries
| Name | Designation | Organization | Role |
| Dr. Rajesh M | Assistant Professor | Department of Psychiatry, YMCH | Speaker |
Enhanced understanding of tobacco dependency and its mental health implications.
Introduction to effective cessation techniques and patient communication strategies.
Empowered students to play a proactive role in tobacco control initiatives as future clinicians.
