Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank in a video tweet launches the Manodarpan and said “Manodarpan’s objective is to support students, teachers, and parents. The portal will help them in guiding on how to cope with stress in these hard times.” Minister of State for HRD, Secretaries of the Department of Higher Education, and the School Education and Literacy and senior officials of the Ministry were also present during the virtual launch of the portal.

The ‘Manodarpan’ initiative has been included in the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan so as to provide psychological support to students to combat difficult situations.  

Under the initiative, different advisory for the psychosocial support & mental health promotion for school students and university/college students are issued.

On the Manodarpan Portal, various tips for students, teachers, and parents are given to follow to cope with the stress during the pandemic situation.

http://manodarpan.mhrd.gov.in/

Here are 6 tips that would help you push-back your anxiety caused by coronavirus outbreak.

​1.Don’t obsessively check the COVID-19 news

It’s important to stay informed, so you can follow advised preventive measures, but avoid news updates and constant monitoring of social media as it can induce stress and anxious thought. To avoid misinformation stick to official sources like CDC and World Health Organization (WHO). Decide a specific time during the day to scan the news.

2. Stop thinking about‘what if’ and plan for what you can

It’s natural to be concern about what may happen if your workplace closes, your child school closes or you have to self-quarantine. Thinking about it can be scary, but by Writing down your worries, and making a list of all the possible solutions you can relieve your anxiety.

3. Take a virtual tour of the museum or national park

Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, it is not possible to visit a public place like a museum or a park. Google Arts and culture have started virtual tours of interactive museums and national parks around the world. So that you can experience some museum and park tours right from the comfort and safety of your home.

4. Stay connected with friends and family

Being in self-isolation can be very depressing for those people who are struggling with anxiety. You may not be able to meet them physically but talking with your family and friends can help minimize the isolating effect that social distancing may have on you. Don’t hesitate to distance from someone who is making you more stressed.

5. Look after your physical and mental well-being’

 Look at yourself and focus on the things that you can control such as your hygiene, eating habits, getting good sleep, drink more water, add some physical exercise and relaxation exercises like meditation and yoga in your daily routine, engage in activities or hobbies that you enjoy doing.

6. Help others

During the present crisis, it’s easy to get caught up in your fears and concerns, but remember that we’re all in this together. It’s true that people who help poor and needy ones during times of crisis are happier and healthier than those who don’t. There are plenty of ways you can do to help poor and needy people such as donating food essentials to food banks or help them in their financial requirements.

It is really a normal feeling of being anxious and stressed but an excess of anything is dangerous. Thus, maintain your stress level and cope up with your anxiety by practicing the above-mentioned tips.

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Er. Jangra said we can increase our concentration and memory level by doing simple mental exercises daily. Wisdom of mind is an institute which help people in strengthening their mental health. He also explained that researches have shown, person doing mental exercises and playing mind puzzles has strong mental state as compare to others.

The workshop was inaugurated by Principal, Dr. Suman Sardana and presided over by Dr. Yashurai Tayal. Other faculty members were also there for attending the workshop.