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Access to Mental Health Support for Students
University life, while enriching, can also bring stressors at times. Offering free and accessible mental health support services on campus is crucial to ensuring a healthy, productive, and inclusive university environment. Centurion University is at the forefront of providing counselling and mentoring services for both its students and staff members. The university organises regular workshops and seminars on mental health topics, such as stress management, mindfulness, self-care, and coping mechanisms.
Mental Health Services at Centurion University
Centurion University is dedicated to fostering a supportive and healthy environment for its students, faculty, and staff. As part of our commitment to mental health and well-being, we are proud to be offering specialised paid mental health services led by Dr. Manas Mahalik, Senior Resident at Jajati Keshari Medical College & Hospital, Jajpur, Odisha at the local Community Diagnostic Center, here on campus at a subsidised price. Dr. Mahalik brings a wealth of experience and expertise in mental health care, providing our university community with access to high-quality counselling and therapeutic support.
The paid mental health services are designed to address a range of psychological needs, from managing stress and anxiety to more specialised care for emotional and behavioural issues. Services offered range from individual counselling sessions where sessions are tailored to help individuals work through personal challenges and develop coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and depression, workshops involving interactive group sessions to discuss and understand mental health topics, such as self-care, resilience, and emotional regulation, promoting collective well-being followed by mental health assessments where comprehensive evaluative assessments are done to identify and address specific mental health needs, providing clarity and direction for effective treatment.
Dr. Mahalik’s sessions are available at convenient times to accommodate the busy schedules of students and staff. Both in-person and virtual sessions are offered via our Telemedicine Kiosk aids to enhance accessibility, making it easy for individuals to reach out for support when needed.
By prioritising mental health, Centurion University is committed to enhancing the quality of life and academic success of our students and staff. Dr. Mahalik’s paid mental health services provide a valuable opportunity to foster resilience, manage stress, and develop a healthier approach to life’s challenges.
Mental Health Workshops and Initiatives for Students
On October 10th, 2023, the members of various CSR clubs observed World Mental Health Day and International Day of the Girl Child by performing a street play and a flash mob. The activities highlighted the importance of mental health as a universal human right, in line with the 2023 theme “Mental health is a universal human right.” The observance also supported the theme of the International Day of the Girl Child, “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being,” advocating for girls’ rights and addressing gender inequality. The Dance Club performed an energetic flash mob to raise awareness and engage the community.
The Workshop on “Experience the Inner Shakti and Discover the Kalpavriksha within” by GJ’s Anahata with Shree Ganesh Jagadishan (Spiritual master and Mind-neural consciousness coach), was organised by Centurion University, where topics such as dealing with exam stress, understanding one’s potential to choose a career path, instant somo-psychic control behaviour stimuli technique to tap into instant confidence mechanics were discussed at length that will help students cope with specific academic pressures.
Events organised by The Centurion Yoga Club to manage stress
Centurion University’s Yoga & Meditation Society organised a series of impactful yoga events aimed at enhancing holistic well-being. On September 11-12, 2023, the club held expert-led sessions by Ms. Sakshi from AMITY University, focusing on advanced asanas, meditation, and yoga for hormonal health, exclusively for female participants. Building on this commitment, the University has hosted “YOGOTSAV-2024,” in collaboration with the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, to mark the 77-day countdown to International Yoga Day. This celebration included a Morning Session at the Open Cricket Ground with the COMMON YOGA PROTOCOL and a yoga demonstration by Centurion Yoga Club members and professional students, along with a free yogic diet. The Afternoon Session featured a seminar on “YOGA FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT,” emphasising yoga’s benefits for women’s mental and physical health. Both events underscore the University’s dedication to promoting physical, mental, and spiritual growth through yoga.
The availability of mental health support services fosters the university’s culture of care, inclusivity, and well-being. By prioritising mental health and ensuring easy access to support, the university plays a vital role in promoting well-being, reducing mental health challenges, and fostering a healthy academic environment. This commitment to mental health not only benefits individuals but also enhances the university’s overall academic and social community, aligning with global efforts to achieve good health and well-being for all.
Community Visit to Missionaries of Charity
On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, the students had a community visit to the Missionaries of Charity in Janla, where they spent a powerful hour with over 320 residents facing leprosy and psychiatric conditions. This compassionate interaction offered not just material support but crucial emotional solace, positively impacting the residents’ psychological well-being. For the students, it was an eye-opening experience that deepened empathy and mental health awareness. The Sisters and support staff expressed heartfelt gratitude for Centurion University’s dedication to this cause, recognising the students’ role in advancing community mental health and support.
