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Centre for Holistic Wellness

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About the Centre

 

The Centre for Holistic Wellness (C-HW), MANIT, Bhopal is committed to fostering the mental, emotional and overall well-being of our students. With a team of dedicated faculty members, counsellors and clinical psychologists at the MANIT dispensary, the centre provides a safe, confidential and supportive space to help students navigate academic, personal and peer-related challenges. Through counselling support, awareness programs and capacity building initiatives, the centre works towards creating a happy, inclusive and resilient campus community.

Our Vision

To nurture a happy, healthy, compassionate and resilient campus community where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive academically, emotionally, socially and personally.

Our Mission

To foster holistic student well-being by providing accessible and confidential support, promoting mental health awareness, mindfulness and emotional resilience, strengthening life skills and positive relationships, and creating an inclusive, empathetic and supportive environment that enables every student to realize their full potential.

How C-HW Supports You

 
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Counselling Support

One-to-one sessions with qualified professionals in a confidential and non-judgemental space.

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Stress Management

Tools and strategies to manage academic, personal and social pressures.

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Mindfulness & Emotional Well-being

Programs to build self-awareness, resilience and emotional balance.

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Workshops & Awareness Programs

Interactive sessions on mental health, life skills and personal growth.

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Capacity Building

Development of soft skills like communication, teamwork, time management and leadership.

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Community & Peer Support

Initiatives to create a happy, friendly and inclusive campus environment.

Dear Students, Your Mental Health Matters!

 

Reach Out to Seek Help

  • Feeling stressed, overwhelmed or anxious?
  • Low motivation or feeling stuck?
  • Facing relationships or peer challenges?
  • Academic pressure or difficulty in adjustment?
  • Need a safe, non-judgmental space to talk?

Reach out. Talk. Seek Support. Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you!

Outcomes for Students

 
Holistic Personality Development
Better Mental Health & Happiness
Coping with Personal & Peer Challenges
Resilience & Stress Management
Communication, Teamwork & Leadership

Faculty & Clinical Psychology Team

 

Core Leadership Team

Dean Student Welfare

MANIT, Bhopal

✉ deansw@manit.ac.in

Dr. Meena Agrawal

Chairperson, C-HW | Associate Professor, ESE

☎ 9425602012 ✉ meenaagarwal@manit.ac.in

Dr. Ashish Gupta

Coordinator, C-HW | Assistant Professor, HSS

☎ 7233826810 ✉ ashishg@manit.ac.in

Dr. Pankaj Swarnkar

Convenor, C-HW | Associate Professor, EE

☎ 9754129339 ✉ pankajswarnkar@manit.ac.in

Faculty Support Team

Dr. Manasi Gyanchandani

Member, C-HW | Associate Professor, CSE

☎ 9303133523 ✉ mansigyanchandani@manit.ac.in

Dr. Alpana Pandey

Member, C-HW | Associate Professor, ECE

☎ 7869301904 ✉ Alpanapandey@manit.ac.in

Dr. Bhavana Shrivastava

Member, C-HW | Associate Professor, ECE

☎ 9425635389 ✉ bhavanasoni@manit.ac.in

Clinical & Online Counsellors

Ms. Swagata Adyalkar

In-campus Clinical Psychologist

☎ 7045663448

Mr. Rajveer Gupta

In-campus Clinical Psychologist

☎ 7828686435

Dr. Kamlesh Tiwari

Online Counsellor

☎ 9559112223

You Are Not Alone. We Are Here for You.

Happy Students • Supportive Campus • Resilient Students • Happier Campus • Brighter Future