Delhi Government Expands Mental Health Program for Students

The Delhi government has mandated mental health check-ups for students across its schools. Following a successful pilot phase, Education Minister Atishi directed the Directorate of Education to expand comprehensive counseling services to all government schools, aiming to address students' mental health and well-being.

The Delhi government on Friday mandated mental health check-ups for students in its schools, introducing comprehensive counseling services, according to an official statement.

Delhi Education Minister Atishi instructed the Directorate of Education (DoE) to draft a comprehensive plan for the initiative. This follows a successful pilot phase that provided counseling to over 20,000 students in 20 schools, according to the statement.

The blueprint will expand counseling services to all government schools, ensuring timely support for students' mental health needs. Atishi emphasized that these services, including group sessions and social-emotional learning programs, help students manage stress and stay emotionally healthy, the statement said.

(With inputs from agencies.)