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Manamitra

Manamitra

INSPIRE COUNSELLING UNIT
Where Minds Are Heard, Supported, and Strengthened

DY Patil International University (DYPIU) is committed to fostering a mentally healthy, resilient, and empowered campus community. The Inspire Counselling Unit (ICU) serves as the University's dedicated mental health and wellbeing centre, promoting student mental wellness through preventive, therapeutic, and developmental interventions.

Vision

To create a stigma-free, confidential, and student-friendly environment where seeking help is recognized as a strength and every individual receives empathetic, professional support.

On-Campus Full-Time Counsellors / Psychologists
Ms. Nutan Kanth

Senior Psychologist & Counsellor
Email: nutan.kanth@dypiu.ac.in
Location: Room No. 422, DY Patil International University

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Core Service Domains
Mission
  • Individual Psychological Counselling
  • Face-to-face counselling sessions
  • Online counselling support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Academic & adjustment counselling
  • Family counselling
  • Group counselling
Preventive Mental Health Programs
Mission
  • Student orientation programmes
  • Monthly sessions on psychological themes
  • Mental health awareness drives
  • Yoga & mindfulness sessions
  • Life-skills workshops
  • Stress & time management training
Skill-Building & Therapeutic Interventions
Mission
  • Group therapy modules
  • Relaxation & mindfulness practices
  • Resilience-building initiatives
  • Self-defence & safety awareness sessions
  • Karate sessions for girls
Collaborative & Institutional Support
Mission
  • ICC safety initiatives
  • POSH prevention workshops
  • Faculty sensitization workshops
  • Parent & student engagement sessions
  • Awareness helpline display across campus
Additional Supports & Strategic Partnerships

DYPIU has partnered with YourDOST, a professional digital mental wellness platform, to provide students with:

  • 24/7 mental health support
  • Free of cost access
  • Completely confidential services
  • A stigma-free support environment

This integration ensures that students receive continuous support beyond campus counselling hours.

As part of its commitment to national mental health efforts, DYPIU actively promotes:

  • A Central Government Initiative aligned with WHO and UGC mental health directives.
  • The Mansik Shakti Toll-Free Number is prominently displayed across the campus to ensure accessibility.
24/7 Free National Mental Health Support

Students can access immediate professional assistance through:

Contact us - 14416
Contact us - 1-800-891-4416

The Tele-MANAS helpline provides:

  • 24/7 mental health support
  • Free of cost services
  • Confidential assistance
  • A completely stigma-free environment
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