Various activities of counselling Cell: -
-Team of volunteers: -
The students are more comfortable discussing the problem in the same age group. So, a team of volunteers from the students has been formed. These volunteers are trained every 15 days to deal with the issues of students.
-Workshop on “How to manage stress”.
On 20th May 2019, a workshop on "How to manage stress" organized by Counselling Cell NIT Srinagar. The workshop was conducted by institute counsellor Mr. Fairoz and Mr. Hussain, mental health therapist. The session was coordinated by Dr. Neeraj Gupta, Assistant Professor, Department. of Electrical Engineering. The counsellors started with defining stress, its causes, effect on life. Various activities were conducted like relaxation exercises, free association, mindfulness and deep breathing to relieve stress. Additionally, Mr. Shankar, head of ADANI automation, shared his life experiences and motivated students towards study.
-Banners displayed on campus by Counselling cell: -
Banners with phone numbers of counsellors and student volunteers are displayed at various location on the campus so that any stress-related issues can be reported and resolved.
-Frequent Visits to Hostel for awareness programs.
Another initiative was taken according to the instructions given by the Honorable Director to visit Hostels of the institute with the sole aim to aware students about fundamental Mental health issues and the impact of such issues on quality of life; and also to promote open discussions on Mental health problems and positive mental wellbeing. Accordingly, visits were paid to some of the hostels and students were made aware of the mental health and stress management techniques. The counselling cell and Medical Unit is working hard to provide primary health care, awareness programs and psycho-social support to Students of the institution.
