JGU And Sukoon Health Partner For Student Wellness

The mental health crisis in educational institutions is escalating due to academic pressures, exam stress, societal expectations and inadequate mental health education. The stigma surrounding mental health can hinder open discussions and help-seeking, exacerbating the situation.

A survey at JGU reveals that while 90 per cent of students acknowledge mental health issues, 52 per cent feel they lack access to necessary services. The Sukoon centre will serve as a support for students grappling with more mental health issues than ever before. 30 per cent have sought professional help, 66 per cent know of peers struggling with substance abuse and 81 per cent report mental health concerns. Expert studies highlight the growing need for mental health support among students and the importance of expert guidance.

Sukoon’s offerings at JGU include: 

Professional Support: The team consists of qualified and compassionate counselors, therapists and mental health professionals committed to supporting student’s mental health journey. Sukoon Health will provide family therapy services as well. 

Confidential Counseling: All interactions with Sukoon Health’s staff will be kept strictly confidential, ensuring a safe environment for the students to express themselves freely. 

Screening Service: To monitor the mental health of all individuals and help with early intervention, there will be a screening service on campus. 

Empowering Workshops: In addition to one-on-one counseling, they will also be offering workshops and events aimed at promoting mental health awareness, building resilience and fostering a supportive community on campus. 

“At O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), our priority is the overall growth and emotional well-being of our students, faculty and staff members. We have joined hands with India’s leading mental healthcare provider - ‘Sukoon Health’, Sukoon brings a compassionate team of professionals to provide the highest quality mental health care and excellent clinical oversight treatment which we are focused on providing to our community members”, Dr C Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University, said.

“In response to the growing recognition of mental health concerns among college students, JGU has taken a proactive approach by providing easily accessible and comprehensive mental health services to our community. We aim to provide JGU students with hands-on and most professional support and we eagerly anticipate a fruitful and enduring partnership with Sukoon at JGU”, Dabiru Sridhar Patnaik, Professor and Registrar, O.P. Jindal Global University, said. 

"Sukoon Health takes pride in announcing the association with O.P Jindal Global University to set up a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive mental health care set up on a university campus, making world-class mental health services accessible to students. The campus services are backed by Sukoon's specialist emergency services, inpatient psychiatric facility and rehabilitation services for addiction problems”, Dr Satish Ramaiah, Executive Director of Psychiatry Services, Sukoon Health, said.