The Students Placement Cell, Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus, organised a Mental Well-being Workshop and One-to-One Counselling Session on September 3 with the aim of promoting mental and emotional well-being and encouraging a supportive campus environment.

The morning workshop, held at the Multipurpose Hall, was primarily organised for students under the Deeksharambh Programme and was conducted by Janthunglo Ngullie, Counselling Psychologist. The session focused on understanding mental well-being, coping with stress, managing academic as well as personal pressures and about building healthy relationships and support systems.

It also addressed common misconceptions about mental health and encouraged participants to reflect on what they were experiencing, what they needed and whom they could reach out to for support.

The workshop received an enthusiastic response, with students actively participating in discussions, reflective activities and an anonymous question-and-answer segment. Participants described the session as beneficial, educational and an eye-opener, particularly appreciating the opportunity to introspect and develop a better understanding of mental health.

The afternoon One-to-One Counselling Session, held at the Students’ Placement Office, was open to students, faculty members and staff. The confidential counselling facility also received a very encouraging response with participants availing themselves of the opportunity to seek individual guidance and support.

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The programme was led by Dr Mary N Odyuo, Students Placement Officer, who briefed the participants on the objectives of the session, while Dr S Pavan, Assistant Students Placement Officer, supervised the programme throughout. Overall, the programme was well received, with participants expressing appreciation for the initiative and a strong interest in having more such mental well-being and counselling sessions in the future.

Ngullie holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology and is UGC-NET qualified. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology at North East Christian University. She has previously served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology and Counselling at St. Joseph University, Chumoukedima and is presently volunteering as a Counsellor with Finding Hope India.

The programme reaffirmed the commitment of Nagaland University, Medziphema Campus, to holistic student development and to promoting a caring, supportive and healthier campus environment.