About Cathect | Bharati College
Cathect, the society of the Department of Psychology, Bharati College, was established in 2017. The word Cathect means to invest emotions and feelings. This resonates with our belief of investing enough to become a psychology ‘enthusiast’ rather than just functioning within our roles as students. The department aims to provide a platform to the students where they get to not only learn, but also apply academic principles to engage in new experiences which could mould, develop and transform them into becoming fully functioning individuals. Cathect is a student body with elected office-bearers. Every year, it holds an election for various positions, in which all students of the department vote anonymously.
Cathect attempts to provide maximum exposure to its members by organising seminars, workshops, movie screenings, panel discussions etc., with a broader objective of helping students realize their optimal potential and strengths. Students discover and learn about their inner abilities, talents and soft skills. We, at Cathect’s, also believe in promoting an idea we deeply believe in: that mental health is as important as physical health. We strive to address the stigma and neglect associated with mental illness and engage in conscious efforts to reduce it.
