Mental Health Report October 2024
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The Smiling School Project
The Smiling Schools Project is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment by raising awareness and building the capacity of school stakeholders—principals, teachers, and students alike—to effectively address mental health challenges.
In September 2024, we began our school visits across 50 BMC schools, delivering Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) modules for students from 5th to 9th standard.
We also conducted the second training session with a new set of counselors and expanded the team.
NayiDisha
Nayi Disha is a program dedicated to prison counseling at Arthur Road Jail and Byculla District Jail.
Since February 2024, our in-house counselors have been conducting group sensitization sessions at Arthur Road Prison and Byculla District Prison, impacting 1,000+ inmates to date. These sessions are designed to foster mental health advocacy and cultivate a supportive environment within the prison community.
Through interactive discussions, the sessions focus on increasing awareness of mental health challenges and reducing stigma. The positive outcomes underscore the importance of addressing mental health concerns in correctional facilities, reflecting the ongoing need for such initiatives.
