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LISSAH Mind Care: Prioritizing Mental Wellness

Mental Health Support for Students

LISSAH College has actively engaged in supporting the psychological well-being of the public, including school children, through its dedicated counselling cell, ensuring interventions and assistance for mental health concerns since 2017. Following the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, the shift to online education has significantly impacted students, particularly school children, leading to various mental health challenges as they transition back to offline learning. To tackle these issues among school children, LISSAH College has initiated an extensive School Clinic Program aimed at resolving these psychological concerns and supporting their well-being during their return to in-person education. The college provides motivational classes for parents and students, mental health screening, and psychological counselling to help students cope with stress and build resilience. LISSAH College also serves as a school resource, providing information on mental health and referrals to other professionals as needed. This support is critical for schools that may not have the resources or expertise to address mental health concerns effectively.

Santhwanam LISSAH Clinic (An extension of counselling to the students of schools in the vicinity): is aimed at enhancing the mental well-being of students across 8 schools in the neighbourhood. The primary objective of the “Swanthwanam” project is to address and alleviate mental health challenges faced by school-level students, ultimately contributing to a higher quality of learning and an improved overall quality of life.

The institution extended the Santhwanam LISSAH Clinic to eight neighbouring schools

• Mar Baselios English Medium School, Engapuzha
• St Joseph’s UP School, Mylellampara
• St Thomas LP School, Nellipoyil
• GM UP School, Kaithapoyil
• St. Mary’s HS School, Koodathai
• MES Fathima Rahim Central School, Kaithapoyil
• MGM HS School, Engapuzha
• Nirmala U P School, Chamal

SMILE (Social Mental Intellectual Learning in Education) Programme is an extension service for nurturing social mental and intellectual learning for a bright tomorrow in education. SMILE programme sought to provide motivation training, life skills development, behavioural modification, and academic retraining counselling sessions for both students and their parents. The participating schools include

• Little Flower School, Kannur
• Little Flower School, Chelavoor, Kozhikode

Nervazhahi- A Psycho-Social Support Programme for jail Inmates: is a program aimed at providing counselling and aid to the district jail inmates. This initiative specifically addressed concerns related to impulsivity, self-esteem, and anger management among the participants. Under the psychology department teachers' leadership, students provided personalized attention and support to each participant during counselling sessions, which spanned approximately 30 to 40 minutes. The provision of personalized counselling for prisoners with diverse concerns further strengthens the effectiveness and inclusivity of the program. The programme was conducted at

• Kottayam District Jail
• Palakkad District jail

COVID-19 Pandemic Response: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Little Flower Institute of Social Sciences And Health (LISSAH) and LISSAH Counselling and Psychotherapy Center collaborated to offer Free Online Counselling sessions. These sessions were available across fourteen districts in Kerala, aiming to address mental and psychological challenges faced by the general public during this period. To ensure accessibility and support, each district was assigned a student coordinator who was available round the clock to assist and guide individuals in need.

Recognizing the mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic, LISSAH College provided free online counselling services. This support was particularly critical for those dealing with anxiety, stress, or other mental health issues during the pandemic.

Overall, LISSAH College's efforts during the pandemic highlight its role as a responsible and responsive institution, committed to community well-being.

Programmes

• Talk to an Expert COVID 19 Anxiety Management Counselling Service
• Counselling Facilities for Public During COIVID 19 Pandemic
• Free Online Counselling Facility for Individuals Experiencing post-covid Impacts on their Mental Health

Empowering Minds: LISSAH Social Work Department's school mental health services prioritize the mental well-being of nearby schools and anganwadies. By offering diverse services like counselling, parenting education, and awareness programs, they foster academic and emotional growth, reaching 22 institutions.

Multifaceted Support for Public Well-being: LISSAH has been actively involved in providing support to students during their SSLC exam preparation. They have been providing counselling and motivational classes to help students manage their stress and anxiety during this critical time. This initiative has helped students cope with the pressure of exams and has contributed to their overall success.

During the floods of 2018 and 2019, Kerala encountered significant devastation, affecting numerous families. These families faced various challenges, including mental strain and related issues due to the catastrophic events. Alongside the relief efforts aimed at addressing immediate needs, the institution extended support to enhance the mental well-being of the affected families.

Programmes

• Counselling and Motivational Class to SSLC Students, MJHS, Elettil
• Psychological Counselling to Muttil WOVHS School Students.
• Social Interaction Programme by Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre.
• Psycho-Social Counselling to Flood-Affected Families

LISSAH has undertaken numerous initiatives dedicated to enhancing the mental well-being of the local community, demonstrating its strong commitment to societal welfare and fostering a socially responsible environment.