Good Health And Well Being

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) demonstrates a strong and sustained institutional commitment to promoting the mental, emotional, and psychological well-being of its staff across all campuses—Manipal, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. Through free and confidential counselling services, active wellness promotion programmes, grievance mechanisms, suicide-prevention initiatives, therapeutic workshops, and widely accessible clinical services, MAHE fosters a supportive, inclusive, and psychologically safe workplace culture.

These initiatives fully align with SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, ensuring that all staff members have stigma-free access to resources that promote emotional resilience, stress management, and workplace harmony.

1. ACTIVE MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION FOR STAFF

5K Marathon for Mental Health – Faculty & Staff Participation (October 10, 2024)

Public Evidence:

On World Mental Health Day 2024, MAHE organised a large-scale 5K Marathon for Mental Health Awareness in collaboration with FITVIB and KMC Manipal Sports Committee.

The marathon saw participation of over 1,000 individuals, including:

• Faculty
• Administrative and technical staff
• Student affairs teams
• Researchers
• Students

Purpose & Impact for Staff

• Encourage physical activity as a proven mental health booster.
• Provide a collective space for normalising conversations about emotional well-being.
• Break workplace stigma around stress, burnout, and mental health challenges
• Reinforce MAHE’s commitment to the holistic well-being of its employees.

Special Features

• Cultural performances:
  • Kalamayam Folk Team
  • Katpadi Chende Ensemble
  • Mande Vesha Team
  • MCHP student performers
• Corporate Sponsor: Bell O Seal, represented by Mr. Ashok Kumar
  • Highlighted corporate commitment to supporting mental health.

The marathon successfully fostered staff engagement, community bonding, and open dialogue about mental health challenges and resilience.

1.2 World Suicide Prevention Day – MAHE Bengaluru

Public Evidence: https://www.manipal.edu/mu/campuses/mahe-bengaluru/academics/institution-list/dlhs/media_dlhs/glimpses-from-world-suicide-prevention-day-2024-.html

The Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (DLHSS), MAHE Bengaluru conducted a staff-inclusive event focusing on suicide prevention awareness.

Key Components

• Expert lectures by:
  • Dr. Neena David
  • Dr. Paul Stronegger
• Evidence-based discussions on:
  • Suicide statistics globally and in India
  • Early identification of risk behaviour
  • Workplace stress factors
  • Mental health stigma among professionals
  • Role of colleagues in early intervention

Outcome

The session enhanced staff awareness, built sensitivity around suicide-related issues, and equipped employees with essential knowledge to support themselves and their peers.

2. MAHE DUBAI WELLNESS HUB – STAFF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

MAHE Dubai operates an active Wellness Hub dedicated to holistic well-being of both staff and students, promoting physical, emotional, and professional wellness.

Key Initiatives (2023–2024)

A. Mental Health Week 2023 – Theme: “Mental Health is a Universal Right”

• Conducted awareness programmes addressing stigma in workplaces and educational settings.
• Encouraged healthy communication, empathy, and inclusive behaviours among staff.

B. World Mental Health Day 2024 – Theme: “Mental Health is Not Scary”

Jointly organised by MILA and the Wellness Hub

Staff Activities Included

• Mental health quiz
• “Myth-busting” interactive activity
• Positive aspirations sharing
• Creation of a community playlist
• Art-therapy workshop
• “Ask a Psychologist” Q&A session
• Guided self-reflection sessions using the PERMA Model of Well-being

Impact

Staff gained practical skills for handling workplace stressors, emotional challenges, and everyday mental health concerns.

Public Evidence: https://www.manipaldubai.com/mud/campus-life/wellness-hub/mental-health-services.html