IIT Madras Launches Handbook to Support Parents in Student Mental Well‑Being
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: IIT Madras has introduced a new handbook and an online MiTR Wellness portal to help parents support their children’s mental health. The initiative offers parents guidance on recognizing stress signs, provides access to faculty and hostel coordinators, and lists emergency contacts. It aims to create a collaborative environment where students, parents, and staff work together to reduce academic pressure and promote overall well‑being. QUOTE: "happiness was a collective responsibility" — Prof V Kamakoti, IIT-M director
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 0% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- IIT-M Launches Handbook to Help Parents Support Students’ Mental Well-Being — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- IIT Madras launches initiative to involve parents in student support system — The Hindu (left-leaning)