UGC directs Universities to set up mental health helplines to address psychosocial concerns of students
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6th Apr, 2020
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- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all universities and colleges to set up mental health helplines to address psychosocial concerns of students during the lockdown imposed to combat Corona virus.
- UGC Secretary in a letter to Vice Chancellors wrote, it is equally important to address any kind of mental health and psychosocial concerns of student community during and after COVID-19 situation issue.
- In order to reassure the student community and to avoid any kind of stress or panic in the prevailing situation vis-à-vis their studies, health and other issues, the universities and colleges may set up mental health helplines for the purpose.
- The helpline should be regularly monitored and managed by counsellors and identified faculty members.
