NEWS – The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has initiated a multi-state implementation research study on student mental health that is being conducted in eight states and union territories, including Karnataka.

HIGHLIGHTS

Overview

• Project Duration: Three years
• Objective: Establish an implementation model for mental well-being promotion and suicide-risk reduction among students

Project Details

• Initiative by: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• Scope: Multi-state research study on student mental health
• Locations: Eight states and union territories, including Karnataka
• Target Group: Students in Classes 9 and 10, pre-university, and colleges

Implementation in Karnataka

• Implementing Bodies: NIMHANS in collaboration with the State Health and Education departments
• Regions Covered: Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural
• Educational Campuses Involved: 67

Goals and Approach

• Development of Resources: To establish an evidence-informed, feasible, scalable, and sustainable implementation model
• Focus Areas: Mental well-being promotion and suicide risk reduction
• Support System: Addressing common mental health problems and elevated levels of stress among youth