The Mental Health Initiative” was launched by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights  in June 2020 for school students.

The initiative aims to provide better health services to school students, contributing to a healthy mind, society, and a healthy nation.

The Education Minister has assigned the Directorate of Education to draft a blueprint for including comprehensive counseling services in schools.

A pilot involving 20,000 children was conducted across 20 government schools, wherein the children received counseling.

Educational and Vocational Guidance Counselors (EVGC) and school psychologists provided support to help students maintain their mental health.

Through these efforts, it has been observed how timely counseling can meet students’ mental health needs and reconnect them with their studies.