SWSA Alumni Lecture Series III - Mr. Xavier B

On 2nd of November 2022, the first SWSA alumni lecture series III was held in the auditorium of Xavier hall, PG Block, St. Joseph’s university. It was Mr. Xavier B, currently working in NIMHANS in the mental health sector, who graduated in the year 2016 from our university, addressed the social work students. 

First, the HOD of School of Social Work, Mr. Alan Godfrey welcomed the guest with a token of respect. Then he addressed the gathering with a welcome speech. Later, Mr Xavier had an interaction session with the students of social work on the role of social social workers in mental health settings. He spoke about mental health and how NIMHANS contribute to helping patients. He also spoke about how social workers have challenges with conveying information to the patients' parents and what they ought to do as a medical and psychiatric social worker. Finally, the program was concluded with a vote of thanks given by Prof. Lavanya.