November 4, 2024
By Nandini Tyagi
Nov 04, 2024
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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