November 4, 2024

By Nandini Tyagi

IIT Bombay Introduces New Ways to Support Students’ Mental Health

Nov 04, 2024

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IIT Bombay's Student Wellness Centre (SWC) aims to address mental health by regularly offering therapeutic and social activities on campus

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A proactive approach is being taken by SWC with new initiatives like ‘Samosa and Chai with Faculty’ which help students and professors connect in a relaxed setting

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Furthermore, regular stalls offering animal, art and yoga therapy will provide students creative outlets to reduce stress

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A recent review report highlighted the rapid expansion of number of students and the necessity for easily accessible mental health support

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The SWC, previously focused on counselling, plans to introduce more accessible wellness activities for students

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SWC envisions a mental health model that goes beyond counselling, encouraging student interactions through diverse campus activities

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Chai with faculty, stalls for art therapy: IIT Bombay finds newer ways for mental well-being of students