PU Psychology dept holds first sports day

LAHORE: Punjab University Centre for Clinical Psychology (CCP) celebrated its first sports day and charity carnival, according to a press release issued by the university on Saturday.The funds generated from the carnival were donated to the Rose Garden-Half Way House, a CCP project launched in collaboration with the Punjab Institute of Mental Health. The centre will rehabilite under-privileged women with chronic schizophrenia. Both the visitors and the participants of the sports days participated with enthusiasm. The visitors also showed great interest in the stalls set up by the Rose Garden, Living Institute for Special Learners and students of the centre. Badminton and cricket matches were played. Four quarter finals and two semi finals were conducted for Badminton. The final match was played between the Pansy (BSV) and the Pink Rose (BS III) teams in which Pink Rose bagged the trophy. The final match of cricket was played between the Hawks (BS III) and the Stallions (BS I,V,VII). The Hawks (BS III) won the match by 21 runs.Prof Dr Shahida Hasnain, dean of PU Life Sciences Department, was the chief guest at the prize distribution ceremony. Addressing the ceremony, she said that the significance of physical education could not be undermined as it developed discipline, leadership, cooperation, endurance and a desire to excel among the students. She also appreciated the efforts of the centre for its commitment in running the Rose Garden-Half Way House, saying that it was the foremost duty of psychologists to help people with mental problems. She also met the members of the Rose Garden. CCP Director Dr Aisha Sitwat was also present on the occasion.