IISc Wellness Centre announces an interactive session titled
MANODARPAN – MHRD Initiative for Psychosocial support to students
“Quarantine Connection”
By Shridhar, Psychologist, IISc Wellness Centre.
Date and time of online session: 25th June, Thursday, 6 PM.
Please register and send your questions/queries by filling up the form by Thursday, 12:00 noon. https://forms.gle/2JP6cHim9KbPaBzz6
Note that email addresses are collected only so that registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link to attend the session. All the questions posted will be addressed anonymously.
On the session: For last three months, the very first sentence we read in any email (agreed, lot of emails!) is – “Hope you and your family are doing well at this crisis time”. We hope the same 🙂 . But we also understand that could be very tiring to read over and again and often, overwhelming! The beep of the smartphone with an email on outlook can trigger the worst of anxieties for many!
We all acknowledge that this period is challenging and difficult for almost everyone but it can become extremely overwhelming at times. Even resuming work and defining a new normal in such a dynamic and volatile situation might be more of a challenge than expected.
It is essential that we don’t lose a sense of connection and closeness with our near and dear ones. But, it’s rather more imperative that we don’t disconnect from ourselves. It is important that we are compassionate and non-judgmental. With some understanding and care, we can, in fact, bring out our best positive self. We must acknowledge that we all have what it takes to not only survive the quarantine, pandemic or our mental health issues but thrive in the midst of a crisis. Every adversary brings with it an opportunity for us to be a kinder, gentler and more compassionate version of ourselves!
In that spirit, we are here for you with an interactive session. We will be having a virtual interaction session called with our psychologist Mr. Shridhar B. G. This session will focus on how being in the quarantine can affect one’s mental health adversely, how we can cope with it and perhaps use this time positively. The session will also tell you stories of students who successfully completed their quarantine period – what helped them and what did not!
Date and time of online session: 25th June, Thursday, 6 PM.
Please register and send your questions/queries by filling up the form by Thursday, 12:00 noon. https://forms.gle/2JP6cHim9KbPaBzz6
Registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link to attend the session by Thursday afternoon. Note that email addresses are collected only so that registered participants will receive a Microsoft Teams link to attend the session. All the questions posted will be addressed anonymously.
We are looking forward to seeing you in good numbers 🙂.
Cheers!
Empaths – Mental Health Support Group @IISc
12 Apr 2020
Dear All,
Hope you’re safe and well. For almost three weeks now, we have been living in uncertainty. Measures adopted by various authorities are necessary for the sake of our safety and good health.
We understand that the current situation has disrupted not just your academics but even your personal lives. It’s only natural if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. We care greatly about your wellness, and we’re going to get through this together.
We want to remind you that if you are indeed experiencing any kind of distress, all campus facilities for your mental wellbeing continue to run during the lockdown.
1. 24 x 7 phone service to talk to a professional counsellor: 080 – 4711-3444.
2. Online counselling: See this if you are setting up for the first time: https://wellness.iisc.ac.in/index.php/online-counselling/
a. Online chat (24 x 7) counselling at bit.ly/YDatIIScChat
b. Booking an appointment for Telephonic or Video sessions at bit.ly/YDatIIScBookAppointments
3. Counsellors and Psychiatrists at IISc campus continue to be available as per the regular schedule: https://wellness.iisc.ac.in/index.php/committee/consulting-psychologists/
4. Check this document by the Ministry of Health on mental health during Covid-19: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/MindingourmindsduringCoronaeditedat.pdf
5. Watch these short videos at your leisure:
a. A video by the executive director, UNICEF (2 m 39 sec): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb0uoJHNcNY
b. Practical tips to take care of your mental health during the stay in (1 m 11 sec): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHB3WJsLJ8s&feature=youtu.be
c. Manage mental health and well-being during the outbreak (1 m): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuKhtSehp24&feature=youtu.be
Hang in there dear all. This will all be over soon and we shall emerge stronger and wiser.
Reach out to us anytime by writing to us at support.wellness@iisc.ac.in OR via anonymous feedback (https://wellness.iisc.ac.in/index.php/contact/).
Best wishes,
IISc Wellness Centre.