Mental Health Support Group (MHSG)

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    The Mental Health Support Group (MHSG) is a student-led collective. We are a group of individuals who come together to speak out, listen, address and most importantly offer support to all in times of need with strong confidentiality clauses in place to ensure privacy and trust. The collective currently functions on a Core-Lite membership model.

    Aim

    We work to make campus a space where everyone feels supported, heard, and never alone. Mental health isn’t just about surviving the hard days (though we’re here for those too), it’s also about finding joy, building connections. We hold peer support groups, art and reflection events, community sessions from film screenings and journaling sessions to help you slow down and reconnect with yourself and others. We also work with the admin and faculty to keep student well-being at the centre of things.

    Work

    1. We work with administration and raise any concerns about mental health on campus or related to the counselling services on campus. You can reach out to us at ​​ for any queries regarding the services or otherwise.
    2. Conduct mental health awareness week. This is a list of all the activities that were organised by the MHSG during the mental health week.
      • Film Screening
      • Poster-Making with Ka’law’kriti – A space to express mental health through art
      • Touch Grass Circle – An informal talking circle led by seniors
      • Group Journaling & Gratitude Session – Reflect, write, and appreciate
      • Mental Health Open House with the faculty and MHSG
    3. MHSG also runs peer support groups. These groups are designed to create safe and compassionate spaces, and while not a substitute for professional therapy, are a meaningful supplement. All sign-ups remain confidential with designated MHSG members. Here is a list of the peer-support groups:
      • Depressive Disorders
      • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
      • PTSD and Complex PTSD
      • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
      • Anxiety
      • ADHD
    4. ECHO: A trimesterly released newsletter/magazine that is student led  which includes reflections, affirmations, creative pieces, and thoughts from students and faculty on what mental health means at NLS. Each edition of echo reflects a theme.

    Accomplishments

    1. We organised Orientation for all incoming batches of 2025. Students were introduced to MHSG’s purpose, resources, and activities, ensuring they were aware of the mental health support systems available on campus.
    2. Campus Fair 2025 – Set up an engaging stall at the campus fair to connect with students, share information about our work, and encourage participation in our peer support initiatives.
    3. Silent hours – We conduct and facilitate “Silent Hours” on campus every Sunday, creating a calm, quiet environment for students to rest, reflect, or focus without distractions.
    4. Talk on job anxiety by seniors to answer any questions junior batches would have about job placements and career opportunities.