DIMAPUR, APRIL 8 (MExN): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked Higher Education Institutes to address any kind of mental health and psychosocial concerns of the student community during and after COVID-19.
An order from the UGC asked institutes to reassure the student community to avoid any kind of stress or panic in the prevailing situation vis-a-vis their studies, health and related issues, Universities and Colleges have been advised to set up help lines for mental health, psychological concerns and well-being of students. Students should also be regularly monitored and managed by counsellors and other identified faculty members.
It suggested regular mentoring of students through interactions, and appeal/letters telephones, e-mails, digital and social media platforms.
Another suggestion was formation of COVID-19 help groups of students, headed by hostel wardens/senior faculty who can identified friends/classmates in need of help and provide immediate help.
It meanwhile asked the institutes to share the video links of the Ministry of Health & Family with students and faculty via e-mail, through social media like Facebook, WhatsApp and twitter etc.
