Dhruti Trust conducted a mental wellness awareness workshop, “Therapy Is a Tool: Breaking Stigma, Building Strength,” at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, reaching approximately 450 students from AI/ML, AI & Data Science, CSE (AI & ML) and AIDS programmes.

The session was facilitated by Ms. Srishakthi Venkataraman, Counselling Psychologist, Dhruti Trust, and focused on encouraging open conversations about mental health, building awareness about counselling, and sharing practical strategies for managing stress and emotions.

The workshop received 115 student responses, with an overall 92% positive response rate. Notably, 97% appreciated the workshop’s quality and practical wellness strategies, while 95% reported feeling more comfortable approaching a counsellor.

Students also expressed interest in continued mental wellness support through WhatsApp wellness tips, private counselling, Dhruti PEERS, and advanced sessions on stress management and healthy boundaries.

The workshop reflects Dhruti Trust’s continued commitment to promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being, counselling accessibility, and peer support among students.