Haryana Plans School-Based Mental Health Support for Students of Classes VI to XII

SAATH Project to Address Examination Stress, Bullying, Depression and Digital Addiction; 122 Health Department Counsellors to Coordinate with 400 Trained Teachers Across 200 Government Schools; Parents to Be Sensitised

 Chandigarh, November 2 

Haryana is planning to introduce a structured school-based mental health support system for students of Classes VI to XII under its proposed SAATH Project, aimed at the early identification of psychological difficulties, including examination stress, anxiety, depression, bullying, social isolation and excessive screen use.

Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra, on Monday shared details of the proposed initiative, which envisages a coordinated mechanism involving the Health and School Education departments, teachers, parents, student volunteers, counsellors, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists.