MAHE Bengaluru Unveils first-of-its-kind Program for the Mental & Emotional Wellbeing for Students

Manipal
Academy
of
Higher
Education
Bengaluru
(MAHE),
a
leading
institution
in
higher
education,
is
proud
to
announce
the
launch
of
Manam,
a
pioneering
program
designed
to
prioritize
and
support
the
mental
and
emotional
wellbeing
of
its
students.
The
initiative
is
part
of
MAHE’s
continued
commitment
to
fostering
a
holistic
learning
environment.
This
revolutionary
program
will
be
one
of
its
kind
in
the
country
which
will
support
workplace
readiness
for
students.
The
program
will
enhance
student’s
emotional
intelligence
a
much-required
skill
in
any
field
of
work.

MAHE
Bengaluru
Unveils
first-of-its-kind
Program
for
the
Mental
&
Emotional
Wellbeing
of
Students

Manam
encompasses
several
innovative
measures,
including
access
to
professional
counsellors,
peer
support
groups,
a
user-friendly
website
with
self-support
tools,
and
expert-led
sessions
on
topics
such
as
mindfulness,
sexual
wellness,
and
movement
therapy.

The
program
covers
essential
topics
such
as
the
body-mind-spirit
connection,
understanding
the
conscious
and
subconscious
mind,
nervous
system
regulation,
dealing
with
insecurities
(e.g.,
body
image),
working
with
emotions
like
anger
and
frustration,
and
creating
personalized
wellness
plans.
These
topics
are
delivered
through
deeply
interactive
and
experiential
sessions,
blending
cognitive
and
energy
practices
to
provide
students
with
practical
tools
for
emotional
resilience.

The
program
aims
to
equip
students
with
higher
self-awareness
and
emotional
intelligence
(EI),
which
are
increasingly
sought
after
by
employers.
Many
organizations
actively
assess
EI
during
their
recruitment
processes,
and
completing
this
program
will
serve
as
a
tangible
testament
to
these
skills.
By
investing
in
students’
emotional
intelligence,
MAHE
positions
itself
as
a
forward-thinking
institution
that
prepares
its
graduates
to
excel
in
today’s
workplace.

Prof.
(Dr.)
Madhu
Veeraraghavan,
Pro
Vice
Chancellor,
MAHE,
Bengaluru,
highlighting
the
pioneering
nature
of
the
initiative
and
its
alignment
with
Global
best
practices,
said,
“At
Mahe,
we
wanted
to
create
a
safe
space
where
students
could
openly
express
themselves
and
find
the
support
they
need.
To
truly
understand
their
concerns,
we
conducted
surveys
and
engaged
in
meaningful
conversations
with
students.
This
is
how
Manam
was
born—a
platform
designed
to
offer
practical
solutions
while
making
the
experience
engaging
and
enjoyable.

What
makes
Manam
special
is
its
scale
and
accessibility.
MAHE
is
the
first
institute
in
the
country
to
implement
such
an
initiative
at
this
level,
ensuring
that
every
student
has
access
to
the
program.
We
recognize
that
mental
well-being
is
just
as
important
as
academic
success,
and
through
Manam,
we
are
committed
to
fostering
a
culture
of
support,
awareness,
and
growth
and
mental
wellness
.”

Our
goal
is
simple:
to
equip
students
with
the
right
tools,
create
a
judgment-free
environment,
and
encourage
them
to
prioritize
their
well-being.
This
isn’t
just
about
addressing
challenges—it’s
about
empowering
students
to
navigate
life
with
confidence.
At
MAHE,
we
believe
that
change
begins
with
understanding,
and
Manam
is
a
step
toward
building
a
stronger,
more
resilient
student
community”.

Maheima
Kapur,

Core
Facilitator.
Manam,
said,
“Manam
was
created
to
normalize
conversations
around
mental
health,
breaking
the
stigma
that
often
prevents
students
from
seeking
help
with
counsellors.
Through
extensive
student
input,
we
designed
a
program
that
fosters
self-awareness
and
empowers
individuals
to
recognize
when
they
need
support.

With
more
than
7,000
students
today
and
even
more
tomorrow,
we
know
that
counseling
services
alone
aren’t
enough.
That’s
why
Manam
lays
a
foundation
for
self-learning,
helping
students
navigate
their
emotions
while
ensuring
expert
help
is
available
when
needed.
From
its
name
to
its
design,
Manam
speaks
the
language
of
Gen
Z—making
mental
well-being
accessible,
engaging,
and
truly
relevant
to
this
generation.“

Dr.
Raghavendra
Prabhu,

Deputy
Registrar,
MAHE
Bengaluru
Campus,
focusing
on
the
unique
aspects
of
the
program
and
its
relevance
to
students,
commented,
“The
key
objective
of
Manam
is
to
normalize
conversations
around
mental
and
emotional
well-being
on
campus
and
strip
away
the
taboo
and
stigma
associated
with
openly
sharing
and
reaching
out
for
support
during
difficult
phases. 

Manam
is
created
to
normalize
conversations
around
mental
and
emotional
well-being,
breaking
the
stigma
around
being
open
about
the
low
phases
in
life.
Through
extensive
student
input,
MAHE
dragged
a
program
that
builds
self-awareness
and
empowers
individuals.”

The
inaugural
batch
is
expected
to
commence
in
on
Jan
31st,
2025.
A
dedicated
website
has
been
created

manam.manipal.edu
for
an
experiential
course
on
Emotional
well-being.

About
Manipal
Academy
of
Higher
Education:

Manipal
Academy
of
Higher
Education
(MAHE)
is
an
Institution
of
Eminence
Deemed-to-be
University.
MAHE
offers
over
400
specializations
across
the
Health
Sciences
(HS),
Management,
Law,
Humanities
&
Social
Sciences
(MLHS),
and
Technology
&
Science
(T&S)
streams;
through
its
constituent
units
at
campuses
in
Manipal,
Mangalore,
Bangalore,
Jamshedpur,
and
Dubai.
With
a
remarkable
track
record
in
academics,
state-of-the-art
infrastructure,
and
significant
contributions
to
research,
MAHE
has
earned
recognition
and
acclaim
both
nationally
and
internationally.
In
October
2020,
the
Ministry
of
Education,
Government
of
India,
awarded
MAHE
the
prestigious
Institution
of
Eminence
status.
Currently
ranked
4th
in
the
National
Institutional
Ranking
Framework
(NIRF),
MAHE
is
the
preferred
choice
for
students
seeking
a
transformative
learning
experience
and
an
enriching
campus
life,
as
well
as
for
national
&
multi-national
corporates
looking
for
top
talent.