Agartala, Aug. 19 -- A state-wide mental health awareness initiative has been launched to promote mental well-being and create supportive environments in educational institutions - called 'Nurturing Institutional Resilience, Awareness and Mental Well-being'.

Under the National Mental Health Programme of National Health Mission in collaboration with the Institute of Career Advance, Agartala, it will be implemented in phases across 38 general degree and polytechnic colleges in the state, officials said here today.

It was launched at Netaji Subhash Mahavidyalaya in Udaipur, Gomati district, today and aimed to sensitize students and teachers on mental health, stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, and the importance of seeking timely professi...