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A mental health program for Indian youth using Self-compassion
This research project is about building a community mental health program for college and university students in India. It involves discovering innovative and enduring ways to incorporate self-kindness and emotional awareness into a habit for young adults. The study aims to develop a self-compassion toolkit that appeals to young people, helps to improve their relationship with themselves and consequently their positive emotions as well as act as a protective factor against stress, anxiety and depression.
6 week Mental health program using Self-compassion
(For 2nd & 3rd year UG students in Pune)
Registrations OPEN!
Last date of registration: 10th July 2025
Mode: In-person
This is a form to show your interest in participating in a 6 week, on-campus mental health program for colleges and university students in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Topic: Using self-compassion (healthy relationship with oneself) to cope with challenges including academic pressure, anxiety, adjustment issues, loneliness, relationship concerns.
Program details:
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7 sessions over 6 weeks
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Session duration: 1 hour every week
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Starting: Mid-July, 2025
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Venue: On your college campus
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Time: During college hours
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Open to: 30 students
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Languages: English, Hindi
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As part of a doctoral study, we are looking for current 2nd and 3rd year UG students from any discipline: Humanities, Science or Commerce of Pune colleges
Please consider filling in/sharing this Google Form link with people who might be interested:
2 hour session on Self-compassion for College students
Registrations OPEN!
Ongoing: Mid-July 2025-August 2025
Mode: In-person
This is a form to show your interest in participating in a 2 hour session for college and university students in Pune, Maharashtra.
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Topic: Self-compassion (healthy relationship with oneself) to cope with challenges including academic pressure, anxiety, adjustment issues, loneliness, relationship concerns.
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Mode: In-person
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Session duration: 2 hours
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Date: To be decided (mid-July-August, 2025)
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Venue: On your college campus
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Timings: During college hours
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Languages: English, Hindi
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This session is open to 30 students.
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As part of a doctoral study, we are looking for current 2nd and 3rd year UG students from any discipline: Humanities, Science or Commerce of Pune colleges
Please consider filling in/sharing this Google Form link with people who might be interested:
Trial: Mental Health Program Online crash course
(For 2nd & 3rd year Undergraduate students)
Ongoing: 25th June 2025-4th July 2025
Mode: Online
This is a 2 hour, online, mental health program crash course for colleges and university students in Pune, Maharashtra.
Topic: Using self-compassion (healthy relationship with oneself) to cope with challenges including academic pressure, anxiety, adjustment issues, loneliness, relationship concerns.
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Mode: Online (Zoom)
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Session duration: 2 hours
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Date: Friday, 4th July, 2025
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Timings: 6:15 - 8:15 pm IST
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Language: English, Hindi
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This trial is open to 8 to 12 students.
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Please note: The trial session will be recorded for research purposes.
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You are eligible if you are:
- 2nd and 3rd year UG students (current or just graduated) from any discipline: Humanities, Science or Commerce of - - You are studying in a college in Pune, Maharashtra
Please consider filling in/sharing this Google Form link with people who might be interested:
Phase 1: Design a mental health program
(For all Undergraduate students in Pune)
Completed: Jan 2025-15th May 2025
Mode: Online
This anonymous online survey is to share your perceptions about students' mental health in college campuses in India and help design a community mental health program by stating your preferences (content, mode, duration, format, etc).
You are eligible if you are currently:
- A First year/Second year/Third year/Final year undergraduate (UG) student
- Studying in a college or university in Pune, Maharashtra, India (in any discipline)
Please consider filling in/sharing this Google Form link with people who might be interested:
Focus Group Discussions
(w/ college administrators, counsellors, educators, students)
Completed: Oct 2024-Nov 2024
Mode: Online via Zoom
This is a form to express interest in participating in a 1-hour focus group discussion regarding students' mental health in India being. These will be conducted in Oct-Nov, 2024.
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You are eligible if you are:
- An administrator, counsellor or educator currently employed at a college/university in Pune city, Maharashtra, India, OR
- A Third Year/Final Year UG student from any discipline (B.A, B.Sc, B.Com) currently enrolled in a college/university in Pune city, Maharashtra, India.
Please register or share this Google Form link with people who might be interested:
Self-compassion and Self-care practices: Online Survey
Completed: Feb 2024-15th March 2024
Mode: Online
This survey is about students' thoughts, beliefs and practices related to self-compassion and self-care.
You are eligible if you are:
- Between 18-40 years old, and
- Currently studying in an Indian college or university (in any discipline)
Please consider filling in/sharing this Google Form link with people who might be interested:
