Rajouri, Aug 07: Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) on Monday said it is taking a lead in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to address the issues of mental health and well-being of students and has launched a ‘student mental health and well-being initiative’ at the campus.
The initiative aims at supporting the students in their pursuit of academic development as well as psychological, emotional, physical, and mental well-being, said BGSBU Vice Chancellor Prof Akbar Masood.
He said the mental health and well-being of students are critical for the holistic development of students. “Due to a variety of reasons, many students are experiencing mental health issues and need immediate help to navigate life challenges, resolve psychological concerns and develop a life-long orientation toward resilience and mental wellness through formal and informal means,” he said.
Prof Akbar said that initially this initiative will be launched in various hostels of the university. He mentioned that the wardens and resident wardens will make themselves available to the students when the need arises and help them access various services available at the university level to address mental health issues.
“Further, the wardens and resident wardens in collaboration with the students’ representatives residing in various hostels will identify any such students who are facing mental well-being issues and need immediate counseling,” the VC said.
He said the university will invite resource persons, facilitators, and mentors for conducting workshops, talks, activities, and events on various aspects of mental health and well-being. To begin with, the university has invited a clinical psychologist to deliver a lecture this week only, Prof Akbar said.
