Background:

Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression are becoming increasingly prevalent among students, impacting their academic performance and overall well-being. Despite the growing need for mental health support, many educational institutions face a shortage of mental health professionals. There is a need to raise awareness among students about mental health issues and provide them with the resources to manage their emotional and psychological well-being effectively.

Objective:

The counselling session aims to:

• Increase awareness about common mental health issues, including stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Provide students with effective coping strategies to manage stress.
• Encourage help-seeking behavior and reduce stigma around mental health.
• Equip students with tools to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-care practices.
• Promote healthy study habits and ways to manage academic pressure.

Resource Person

Dr. Aijaz Ahmad,

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Director

Global Mental Health Services Kashmir