CBSE, AIIMS launch virtual mental health series for schools ahead of World Mental Health Day 2025
The World Mental Health Day is observed globally on October 10. The live session will be hosted via Webex at sec-cbse.webex.com. Participation is limited to 1,000 attendees per session on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has partnered with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi to organise a virtual mental health series from October 4 to 10, 2025.
Align with the world mental health week, the initiative aims to promote mental well-being and psychological resilience in school communities.
“Experts from the Department of Psychiatry and Counselling Services at AIIMS will lead the sessions, focusing on various aspects of school mental health. This collaborative effort will serve as a national benchmark in promoting mental health literacy and meaningful engagement within school communities,” the board said through an official statement.
The World Mental Health Day is celebrated globally on October 10. The live session will be hosted via Webex at sec-cbse.webex.com. Participation is limited to 1,000 attendees per session on a first-come, first-served basis.
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“Principals, teachers, counselors, parents, and students from CBSE-affiliated schools are therefore encouraged to participate and disseminate this information widely to maximize outreach. Attendancecum-feedback form will be shared at the end of each session for the participants,” the CBSE said.
Daily sessions from 11 am to 12 pm will be conducted, which will include evidence-based discussions on current mental health challenges in school settings.
Interactive and accessible sessions through a virtual platform open to all CBSE-affiliated schools, students, and parents.
The objective is to promote awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health. To provide school leaders, educators, counsellors, parents, and students with practical tools and strategies to tackle mental health issues.
Also to encourage positive mental health practices within school environments.
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