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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Prof. Santanu Misra and others · IIT Kanpur

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About

The course provides practical exercises, mindfulness techniques, and skill-building modules focused on conflict resolution, time management, and goal setting, tailored for students navigating the challenges of college life. Led by IIT Kanpur’s Head, Counseling Service and Clinical Psychologists, it offers tools to manage stress, anxiety, and personal growth, accessible for free with optional certification at a nominal fee. This initiative promotes mental health awareness and support, meeting the rising needs of today's students in a holistic, practical manner.

Intended audience: Undergraduate/Postgraduate Students

Lectures

Week 1

  1. Lecture 1: Importance of Mental and Emotional Health during Adolescence YouTube
  2. Lecture 2: The Role of Social and Relationships in Promoting Wellbeing YouTube
  3. Lecture 3: Strategies for Managing stress and Anxiety YouTube
  4. Lecture 4: The Impact of Technology and Social Media on Adolescent Wellbeing YouTube
  5. Lecture 5: The Importance of Self-Care and Self-Compassion YouTube

Week 2

  1. Lecture 6: Ways of Coping and Developing Healthy Coping Mechanism YouTube
  2. Lecture 7: Navigating Peer Pressure and Relationship YouTube
  3. Lecture 8: Addressing Body Image and Self-Esteem YouTube
  4. Lecture 9: Mindfulness for Mental Wellbeing YouTube
  5. Lecture 10: Communication Skills for Mental Wellbeing YouTube

Week 3

  1. Lecture 11: Building Resilience During the Transition from School to College YouTube
  2. Lecture 12: Time Management and Goal Setting YouTube
  3. Lecture 13: Emotional Regulation and Understanding Emotions YouTube
  4. Lecture 14: Conflict Resolution Skills YouTube
  5. Lecture 15: The Role of Sleep, Nutrition and Physical Activity in Mental Wellbeing YouTube

Week 4

  1. Lecture 16: Dealing with Academic Pressure. YouTube
  2. Lecture 17: Navigating Career Anxiety. YouTube
  3. Lecture 18: Introduction to Therapy and Counselling. YouTube
  4. Lecture 19: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. YouTube
  5. Lecture 20: Social Responsibility and Mental Well-being. YouTube

Week 5

  1. Lecture 21: Emotional Validation and Ventilation YouTube
  2. Lecture 22: Setting Boundaries in Relationships YouTube
  3. Lecture 23: Managing Emotional Overwhelm and Stress YouTube
  4. Lecture 24: Managing Conflict with Emotional Intelligence YouTube
  5. Lecture 25: Fostering Emotional Resilience YouTube

Week 6

  1. Lecture 26: The Role of Creative Arts ( Painting and Music) in Mental Health YouTube
  2. Lecture 27: Managing Exam Anxiety YouTube
  3. Lecture 28: Writing as a Tool for Emotional Clarity YouTube
  4. Lecture 29: Movement Based Therapies for Mental Health YouTube
  5. Lecture 30: StoryTelling and Role-Playing for Personal Growth YouTube

Week 7

  1. Lecture 31: Attachment Styles and Love in Relationship YouTube
  2. Lecture 32: Balancing Personal Life and Professional Life YouTube
  3. Lecture 33: Building Healthy Friendships YouTube
  4. Lecture 34: Healing from Relationship Trauma YouTube
  5. Lecture 35: The Interplay between Attachment and Parenting YouTube

Week 8

  1. Lecture 36: Motivational Enhancement Training YouTube
  2. Lecture 37: Psychological First Aid YouTube
  3. Lecture 38: Suicide Prevention and Intervention in Higher Education YouTube
  4. Lecture 39: Resilience Building in Times of Crisis YouTube
  5. Lecture 40: Addressing Burnout in Academic and Professional Settings YouTube
  6. Lecture 41: Crisis Management Skills for Mental Health Professionals YouTube

Week 9

  1. Lecture 42: On Supervisor - Students Relationship YouTube
  2. Lecture 43: Peer Collaboration and Teamwork in Academia YouTube
  3. Lecture 44: Interdisciplinary Networking and Academic Growth YouTube
  4. Lecture 45: Cultural Sensitivity in Academic Relationships YouTube
  5. Lecture 46: Building Relationships with Administrative and Support Staff YouTube

Week 10

  1. Lecture 47: Understanding Mental Health in Adolescent and Early Adulthood. YouTube
  2. Lecture 48: Impact of Academic Stress on Emotional Wellbeing. YouTube
  3. Lecture 49: Navigating Social Relationships and Emotional Intelligence. YouTube
  4. Lecture 50: Personal Experiences and Emotional Growth. YouTube
  5. Lecture 51: Promoting Self-Care and Emotional Resilience. YouTube

Week 11

  1. Lecture 52: Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Mental Health YouTube
  2. Lecture 53: Mindfulness as a Stress Management Technique YouTube
  3. Lecture 54: Physical Exercise for Stress Relief YouTube
  4. Lecture 55: Relaxation Techniques for Managing Stress YouTube
  5. Lecture 56: Building a Personalized Stress Management Routine YouTube

Week 12

  1. Lecture 57: The Role of Social Media in Modern life YouTube
  2. Lecture 58: Social Media and Self Esteem YouTube
  3. Lecture 59: Body Image and Social Media YouTube
  4. Lecture 60: Mental Health Risk of Social Media use YouTube
  5. Lecture 61: Building Healthy Digital Habits for Well-being YouTube

Syllabus and materials

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Credits and licence

Institution
IIT Kanpur
Department
Humanities and Social Sciences
Taught by
Prof. Santanu Misra, Dr. Oyin Mibang, Dr. Aneesh T, Ms. Akanksha Awasthy, Ms. Charul Bhoria, Ms. Shreyasi Vashishta, Mr. Sunny Sharma, Ms. Rita Shukla, Mr. Ansuma Narzary, Ms. Amandip Saika
Level
Undergraduate
Language
English
Subjects
Society and politics
Source
NPTEL
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA, as NPTEL states it. Non-commercial use only. NPTEL's terms
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