LUCKNOW, Feb. 8 -- Traffic police personnel were trained in controlled breathing, brief mindfulness exercises and grounding techniques during a specialised mental health and stress-management workshop organised by the Lucknow police commissionerate on Sunday.

Held at the Reserve Police Lines, the programme brought together around 120 traffic personnel and focused on practical tools that can be applied during active duty. The training used principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help personnel recognise stress triggers, regulate emotional responses and maintain focus in high-pressure situations.

The techniques were designed to be practised within minutes at traffic junctions, during peak-hour congestion or after tense public...