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Why Healing Minds Matter was an online awareness session organized by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Student Branch Chapter of the University of Jaffna , in collaboration with the I EEE Computational Intelligence Society Sri Lanka Section Chapter , and was conducted on 27th February 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom . The session focused on the importance of mental well-being in modern academic and professional life, with special emphasis on Emotional Intelligence, Mental Wellness, and Personality Development. The program was delivered by Ms. Rasini Bandara, a PhD candidate in Psychology at Girne American University with an MSc in Applied Psychology from Coventry University, UK. The speaker provided valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance self-awareness, emotional regulation, and psychological resilience. Overall, the session successfully encouraged participants to prioritize mental health as a key factor in personal growth and long-term success.