Provide students with access to mental health support.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) offers free, private, and confidential counselling services through its Student Support Centre (SSC) to help students with various mental health issues, including stress, burnout, time management, relationship challenges, anxiety, and depression. These services aim to enhance the overall well-being of students.
The Student Support Centre conducts clinical assessments for students and refers individuals to the psychiatry department of Kasturba Hospital in Manipal when necessary. It also organizes outreach programs and awareness campaigns across the campus to support students with disabilities. Additionally, the SSC ensures complete privacy and confidentiality while providing first-line interventions, counselling services, appointments with clinically trained psychologists, and referrals to visiting psychiatrists when needed.
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MAHE recognizes the importance of offering comprehensive information on mental health issues and effective coping strategies. It encourages the creation of a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect with one another, receive valuable guidance, and learn to thrive, all facilitated by trained moderators. This approach fosters growth and well-being for everyone involved.
In summary, MAHE’s initiatives for supporting mental health among students are comprehensive and well-structured, with the goal of creating a positive and inclusive environment for everyone involved.
Student Support Activities:
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The Student Support Centre (SSC) at MAHE, under the direction of the Director of Student Affairs, provides free, private, and confidential individual counselling services to help with various mental health issues such as stress, burnout, time management, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression1.
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The SSC also offers information on wellness resources and oversees student outreach programs designed to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.
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The SSC recommends patients to the psychiatry department of Kasturba Hospital in Manipal after conducting clinical exams with the consent of the clients. Emergency room and other hospital costs would be covered under the current Medicare program.
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The SSC conducts outreach programs and awareness campaigns throughout all institutions, expanding the university's support for students with disabilities.
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The SSC offers services such as complete privacy and confidentiality, a first line of intervention and counselling, appointments with clinically trained psychologists, and referrals to a visiting psychiatrist if necessary.
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Mental health OPD and Hospital facility on the campus
STUDENTS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
Under the leadership of the Director of Student Affairs at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), the Student Support Centre (SSC) is fully aware of the significant challenges that students face. These challenges—ranging from academic pressure to the adjustment of living away from home for the first time and relocating to a new area for quality education—are a priority for us to address effectively.
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List of Counsellors and Deputy Directors (counsellors)
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Dr Arvind Kumar Pandey Mr Roshan David Jathanna Dr Rashmi Yogesh Pai |
Mrs Karuna Devadiga Mrs Shilpa Joshi Dr Rayan C Mathias Mr Calvin Dsouza Mr Jeevan Lewis Mrs Josna M. J. Mrs Sujatha |
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Dr Nithin Kumar |
Ms Divyaprabha D'Souza Ms Chaitra Nayak Ms Joys Mabul D’Souza |
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Dr Nadia |
Ms Sneha V Ebenezer Ms Pooja Singh |
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Dr Arjuna S R |
Ms Lakshmi Kashyap C Ms Navya Shree C Ms Shylaja M Shinde |
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Student Support Centre- Caring through Conversations
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is constantly striving to uphold global benchmarks of excellence in academic production as well as in the overall emotional, mental, and physical health of its students. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has provided health insurance to all its students over the years, as well as hospital facilities, a special health lounge, and staff mentorship of individual students. On March 31, 2017, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) opened its one-of-a-kind psychotherapy facility to better assist and support the requirements of its students and to make the essential care for physical and mental limitations and impediments easily accessible.
By fortunate accident, the World Health Organization dedicated its year to mental health with the campaign tagline "Depression: Let's talk" the same year that the Student Support Center (SSC) opened. According to the World Health Organization, depression is the main factor contributing to mental and physical disability worldwide. In the age range of 15 to 29, suicide is the second most common cause of death. A suicide occurs in India every five minutes, according to the National Crime Records Bureau, and one-third of all suicides in the country occur among people between the ages of 18 and 24. The Student Support Center wants to help educate the public about mental health difficulties and has partnered with the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the topic.
The SSC offers free, private, and confidential individual counseling services to address a range of issues related to students' overall mental health. These include stress, burnout, time management, relationship issues, anxiety, and depression. In addition to providing information on wellness resources, the Center also organizes student outreach programs aimed at reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being
Student Support Centre (SSC) offers the following services to its students
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Complete privacy and confidentiality in its services unless the student permits disclosure. All files and records stay within the Student Support Centre (SSC).
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First line of intervention and counselling for any issues that may be causing concern to you or anyone you know
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Appointments with clinically trained psychologists who have experience working with this age group. Some of the psychologists have received certification in QACP (Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice) conducted by the Mariwala Health initiative in 2021.
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Appointments and referrals, if thought necessary, to a visiting psychiatrist at the same Centre
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Website with relevant resources, information, emergency contact numbers, etc.
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Awareness drive and outreach programs.
Public Evidence: Manipal.edu
The Student Support Centre (SSC) recommends patients to the psychiatry department of Kasturba Hospital in Manipal after conducting clinical exams with the consent of the clients. At the Kasturba Medical College and Hospital in Manipal, emergency room and other hospital costs would be covered under the current Medicare program.
Ambulatory and inpatient mental health services
The Department of Psychiatry at Kasturba Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care to people who experience mental health problems. Personalized treatment programs are moulded to meet the needs of each individual. A team of psychiatrists, psychiatric social workers, and clinical psychologists work together to help patients. Patients benefit from the innovation and team philosophy found here. Along with clinical care, the department emphasizes excellence in teaching and research.
Department of Psychiatry offers the following services :
Multidisciplinary evaluation of any mental health problem
- Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy with or without EEG Monitoring
- Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)
- Individual Psychotherapy.
- Family and Marital therapy
- Group therapy
- Therapy for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural disturbances
- Therapy for individuals with substance abuse/dependence
- Therapy for emotional disorders associated with physical illnesses.
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Counselling Home visits to enhance assessment and treatment
Clinical Services
- Daily outpatient and inpatient services at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal.
- Evening consultation clinic (Daily OPDʼs) at Dr TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi.
- 24-hour emergency care services.
- Consultation Liaison Psychiatric Services.
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services.
- De-addiction clinic for alcohol and other substance abuse.
- Specialist services at student support centre
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Clinical Psychology
The Department of Clinical Psychology at Kasturba Hospital is dedicated to delivering exceptional care for individuals facing mental health challenges. We design personalized treatment programs that are specifically tailored to each patient’s needs. Our expert team of psychiatrists, psychiatric social workers, and clinical psychologists collaborates effectively to ensure optimal support for our patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approaches and the strong team ethos that drives successful outcomes.
The following services are available:
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Multidisciplinary evaluation of any mental health problem
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Clinical Psychopharmacology
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EEG-monitored Electroconvulsive therapy
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Individual Psychotherapy.
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Family and Marital therapy
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Therapy for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioural disturbances
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Therapy for individuals with substance abuse/dependence
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Therapy for emotional disorders associated with physical illnesses. Counselling
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World Mental Health Day
As a part of the World Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, MAHE, Manipal organized the awareness run program along with a workshop, "Mental Health is a Universal Human Right”
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Public Evidence:World Mental Health Day 2023
The Student Council of KMC Manipal celebrated the World Mental Health day on the 11th of October 2023, by conducting some activities for the residents of Homelike – Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre.
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Observation of World Mental Health Day
The Department of Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing at Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal, along with its students, successfully conducted a series of impactful events to observe World Mental Health Day on October 9th and 10th, 2023. Embracing the theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right,” we actively raised awareness about the critical importance of mental health and the challenges of mental illness for all individuals. This celebration underscored the urgent need for advocacy in this area, fully supporting the World Health Organization’s goal of implementing the Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2030.
On both days, we aired a radio talk titled “Awareness of Mental Health and Mental Illness” at 8:30 PM in English and Kannada on Akashvani, Mangaluru, effectively reaching a wider audience. Additionally, we organized a "Memory Walk" on October 9th to further enhance public awareness of mental health issues. Our efforts have made a significant impact in the community, emphasizing that mental health truly matters.
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Talk regarding “District Mental Health Programme and Social Work Practice”: August 10, 2023
The Department of Social and Health Innovation at PSPH successfully hosted a guest talk titled "District Mental Health Programme and Social Work Practice" on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Dr. Manu, a psychiatrist from the District Mental Health Programme in Udupi District, served as the esteemed resource person for this important event.
Public Evidence: Talk regarding District Mental Health Programme and Social Work Practice 10-8-2023
Department of Health Policy, Prasanna School of Public Health, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal delivered an awareness talk on the theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” on the occasion of World Mental Health Day which was broadcasted by Radio Manipal FM 90.4
Policy on Substance Abuse
To prevent substance abuse and to create a secure, conducive atmosphere for learning among the students on the campus
MAHE adheres to the following guidelines concerning the possession, use and/or distribution of substances of abuse: