On March 20th, 2025, the B.Pharm department at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education – Manamai Campus, joined the global celebration of the International Day of Happiness with a vibrant and heartwarming event aimed at promoting emotional well-being and positive connections among students and faculty.

The celebration featured a variety of interactive sessions, including a "Wall of Positivity" where students posted motivational notes, a laughter yoga session to boost endorphins, and fun team-building games designed to spread smiles and encourage collaboration. Faculty members shared short talks on the importance of mental health, kindness, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle in the demanding world of pharmacy education.

The highlight of the day was the "Happiness Tree" – a creative installation where participants could hang their personal definitions of happiness and notes of gratitude. The event concluded with a group dance and refreshments, leaving everyone uplifted and connected.

This initiative reflected the department’s commitment to fostering not only academic excellence but also emotional and social well-being in line with the WHO's emphasis on mental health as a key component of overall health.