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Well-Being Status of Students

Mental well-being is crucial for higher education students because it directly impacts their academic success, enabling them to handle stress, focus, and achieve their goals. It also fosters overall personal development, leading to higher self-esteem, better coping abilities, improved physical health, and stronger social connections.

Why is it necessary?

Academic Performance: Good mental health allows students to concentrate, solve problems, and stay motivated in their studies, ultimately leading to better academic achievement.

Reduced Risk of Disorders: A focus on mental well-being can help prevent the onset or worsening of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

Positive Campus Environment: When students feel supported mentally, they are more likely to engage positively with peers and faculty, contributing to a healthy and inclusive learning community.

Methods Promoting Well-being at GMRIT
  • Institute provides evidence-based mental health services integrated into the academic and campus environment.
  • Meditation, yoga, and gratitude exercises are incorporated to nurture students’ resilience and self-awareness.
  • Clear and accessible information is provided on available mental health resources both on and off campus.

Compliance of Well-being Status of Students


A.Y. 2024-25
SL.NO. Description of Hon’ble SCI Guidelines Remarks / Links
1 MANODARPAN initiative, and National Suicide Prevention Strategy View
2 Appointment of qualified counsellor / psychologist / social worker ensuring optimal student-counsellor ratio View
3 Protocols for immediate referral to mental health services and suicide prevention helplines including Tele-MANAS View
4 Mandatory training for teaching and non-teaching staff conducted by certified mental health professionals View
5 Sensitization programmes for parents and guardians View
6 Non-discriminatory engagement with SC/ST/OBC/EWS, LGBTQ+, disabled students and those affected by trauma View
7 Maintaining anonymized intervention records and submitting annual reports to authorities View
8 Encouragement of extracurricular activities including sports, arts and personality development View
9 Career counselling for students and parents by professionals View
10 Ensuring safety from harassment, bullying, drugs and unsafe environments in residential campuses View