“YourDOST” Service at GL Bajaj
G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management (GLBITM), Greater Noida, places a strong emphasis on the mental, emotional, and psychological well-being of its students, faculty, and staff. In alignment with its holistic approach to student development, the institute has collaborated with YourDOST, an online emotional wellness and counseling platform, to provide continuous mental health support and guidance.
About YourDOST:
YourDOST is India’s leading online emotional wellness platform that connects individuals with qualified psychologists, counselors, and mental health experts. The platform offers confidential and professional counseling services aimed at helping individuals overcome emotional challenges, academic stress, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Objective of the Service:
The collaboration aims to:
1. Promote Mental Wellness: Ensure students and staff have access to mental health support 24×7.
2. Reduce Stress and Anxiety: Provide safe, stigma-free counseling for academic, personal, and social issues.
3. Enhance Emotional Intelligence: Encourage healthy emotional coping strategies and resilience.
4. Improve Academic and Professional Productivity: By maintaining good mental health and motivation.
5. Foster a Supportive Campus Environment: Create awareness about mental health and emotional well-being among students.
Key Features of YourDOST at GL Bajaj:
• 24×7 Confidential Support: Students can connect with professional counselors anytime via chat, audio, or video sessions.
• Certified Experts: The platform has trained psychologists, life coaches, and mental health professionals.
• Workshops and Webinars: Periodic online and offline workshops on stress management, self-care, motivation, exam anxiety, relationships, and emotional resilience.
• Anonymous Access: Students can seek help without revealing their identity, ensuring privacy and comfort.
• Instant Chat Support: Real-time conversations for those seeking immediate emotional assistance.
• Customized Campus Dashboard: The institute receives anonymous well-being insights to track student wellness trends.
Implementation at GL Bajaj:
• The service was formally introduced at GL Bajaj to ensure emotional well-being as part of student support services under the Dean, Student Welfare office
. • Information about registration and access to YourDOST was circulated among students through official communication channels, including emails, posters, induction programs, and awareness drives.
• Faculty members and mentors were also oriented to encourage students to make use of the service whenever needed.
• Regular YourDOST Wellness Sessions and mental health awareness programs are conducted to sensitize the campus community.
Benefits Observed:
• Increased awareness and acceptance of mental health support among students.
• Improved student engagement and motivation during stressful academic periods.
• Reduction in exam-related stress and personal anxiety cases.
• Enhanced emotional well-being and self-confidence among users.
• Creation of a supportive, empathetic, and positive campus culture.
The YourDOST service at GL Bajaj represents the institute’s commitment to nurturing not only academic excellence but also emotional and psychological well-being. By integrating professional counseling into campus life, GLBITM empowers students to lead balanced, confident, and mentally healthy lives. The initiative continues to strengthen the institute’s vision of producing not just skilled professionals, but emotionally strong and resilient individuals.
YourDOST Activities
Induction Program on YourDOST - 12 September, 2025
Orientation Session on YourDOST - 10, 11, 12 & 24 September, 2025
Faculty Awareness Drive - 24 August, 2025
MANODARPAN
The Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) has launched an initiative under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to provide psycho-social support to students for their mental health and well being.
This initiative has the following components:
1. A website containing advisory guidelines, other recourses for mental support.
2. A database of counselors for online interaction on the national helpline number.
3. Online interaction through a chat platform.
4. A national toll free helpline number: 8448440632 to contact with experienced counselors and mental health professionals.
The Official website of Manodarpan : www.manodarpan.mhrd.gov.in
Dr. Roshni Singh
Master’s in Psychology (Student Counsellor)