Navigating college life isn’t just about lectures and exams—it’s also about learning how to manage academic pressure, handle stress, and nurture emotional health. On July 23, 2026, Dhruti Charitable Trust conducted a high-impact mental wellness workshop titled ‘Therapy is a Tool: Breaking Stigma, Building Strength’ in Chennai.

The 90-minute session saw an extraordinary turnout of** 800 students** across diverse academic streams, coming together to normalize conversations around mental health and learn practical tools for emotional resilience.

💡 Expert Facilitation Across Disciplines

The interactive workshop was led by** Ms. Shalini S**, Counselling Psychologist at Dhruti Trust, specializing in academic stress, career decision-making, and self-doubt. Bringing together students from both technical and management programs created a unique environment where peers across fields could connect over shared experiences. Participating departments included:

• Technology & Engineering: B.Tech (AI & ML), B.Tech Cyber Security, and Computer Science Engineering (CSE).

• Specialized & Professional Sciences: Forensic Science.

• Commerce & Management: BBA (Shipping & Logistics Management) and B.Com (General).

📊 Key Highlights & Workshop Impact

Feedback collected following the workshop reflected a overwhelmingly positive experience across all learning objectives:

• 85%+ High Satisfaction: The vast majority of participants rated the session as Excellent or Good, praising its interactive delivery and practical focus.

• Reduced Stigma: Students reported a clear shift in perspective, recognizing therapy not as a sign of weakness, but as a practical tool for personal strength.

• Actionable Coping Tools: Participants gained simple, everyday strategies for handling stress, anxiety, and academic overload.

• Boosted Emotional Confidence: Most students expressed increased confidence in managing personal emotional challenges following the session.

🚀 Looking Ahead: Continuous Student Support

Mental health awareness isn’t a one-time conversation. To build long-term support systems on campus, students expressed strong interest in several follow-up initiatives offered by Dhruti:

• Advanced Interactive Workshops: High demand for upcoming specialized sessions focusing on stress management and setting healthy boundaries.

• Micro-Wellness Tips: Ongoing engagement via direct WhatsApp mental wellness updates.

• 1-on-1 Confidential Counselling: Private, individual sessions with certified Dhruti counsellors.

🤝 Partner With Dhruti Trust

Empowering 800 students in a single afternoon shows that young adults are eager to prioritize their emotional well-being when given a safe, stigma-free space. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the student body, faculty, and department heads for making this workshop a resounding success.

🌐 Interested in hosting a mental wellness drive or peer-led support program at your institution?

Partner with Dhruti Charitable Trust or email us at reachout@dhrutitrust.org to explore our free, customizable student initiatives.