Mental Health and Wellbeing (NPTEL, IIT Kanpur)

About this course

An NPTEL course by Prof. Santanu Misra on looking after your mental health, especially as a student: stress, emotions, relationships, sleep, digital habits and getting help. Who it's for: college students, teachers and anyone who wants to look after their wellbeing. These are the free, official videos of the "Mental Health and Wellbeing" playlist (NPTEL) from the IIT KANPUR-NPTEL YouTube channel (youtube.com/@iitkanpurnptel). All videos belong to NPTEL and IIT Kanpur; Sikhami is not affiliated with NPTEL and IIT Kanpur and simply arranges the public playlist into a course, so you can learn one lesson at a time and keep track of your progress.

What you will learn

• Technology, social media and mental health • Mindfulness and managing stress and emotional overwhelm • Peer pressure, relationships, boundaries and conflict resolution • Sleep, nutrition and physical activity for wellbeing • Therapy, counselling and psychological first aid • Self-care, resilience, work-life balance and healthy digital habits

Course content

1 section · 62 lectures · 31h 45m

1. 1. Mental Health and Wellbeing

   • Prof. Santanu Misra - Introduction2m
   • Lecture 01: Importance of Mental and Emotional Health during Adolescence32m
   • Lecture 02: The Role of Social and Relationships in Promoting Wellbeing16m
   • Lecture 03: Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety51m
   • Lecture 04: The Impact of Technology and Social Media on Adolescent Wellbeing42m
   • Lecture 05: The Importance of Self-Care and Self-Compassion27m
   • Lecture 06: Buliding Healthy Coping Mechanisms31m
   • Lecture 07: Navigating Peer Pressure and Relationship27m
   • Lecture 08: Addressing Body Image and Self-Esteem37m
   • Lecture 09: Mindfulness for Mental Wellbeing30m
   • Lecture 10: Communication Skills for Mental Wellbeing33m
   • Lecture 11: Building Resilience During the Transition from School to College21m
   • Lecture 12: Time Management and Goal Setting21m
   • Lecture 13: Emotional Regulation and Understanding Emotions29m
   • Lecture 14: Conflict Resolution Skills25m
   • Lecture 15: The Role of Sleep, Nutrition and Physical Activity in Mental Wellbeing29m
   • Lecture 16: Dealing with Academic Pressure24m
   • Lecture 17: Navigating Career Anxiety21m
   • Lecture 18: Introduction to Therapy and Counseling23m
   • Lecture 19: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership23m
   • Lecture 20: Social Responsibility and Mental Wellbeing22m
   • Lecture 21: Emotional Validation and Ventilation23m
   • Lecture 22: Setting Boundaries in Relationships42m
   • Lecture 23: Managing Emotional Overwhelm and Stress44m
   • Lecture 24: Managing Conflict with Emotional Intelligence38m
   • Lecture 25: Fostering Emotional Resilience45m
   • Lecture 26: The Role of Creative Arts (Painting and Music) in Mental Health18m
   • Lecture 27: Managing Exam Anxiety52m
   • Lecture 28: Writing as a Tool for Emotional Clarity25m
   • Lecture 29: Movement Based Therapies for Mental Health30m
   • Lecture 30: Storytelling and Role-Playing for Personal Growth24m
   • Lecture 31: Atttachments Styles and Love in Relationship28m
   • Lecture 32: Balancing Personal Life and Professional Life24m
   • Lecture 33: Building Healthy Friendships43m
   • Lecture 34: Healing from Relationship Trauma31m
   • Lecture 35: The Interplay Between Attachment and Parenting26m
   • Lecture 36: Motivational Enhancement Training49m
   • Lecture 37: Psychological First Aid24m
   • Lecture 38: Suicide Prevention and Intervention in Higher Education26m
   • lecture 39: Resilience Building in Times of Crisis24m
   • Lecture 40: Addressing Burnout in Academic and Professional Settings28m
   • Lecture 41: Crisis Management Skills for Mental Health Professionals22m
   • Lecture 42: On Supervisor-Student Relationships32m
   • Lecture 43: Peer Collaboration and Teamwork in Academia18m
   • Lecture 44: Interdisciplinary Networking and Academic Growth1h 7m
   • Lecture 45: Cultural Sensitivity in Academic Relationships49m
   • Lecture 46: Building Relationships with Administrative and Support Staff38m
   • Lecture 47: Understanding Mental Health in Adolescence and Early Adulthood27m
   • Lecture 48: Impact of Academic Stress on Emotional Wellbeing25m
   • Lecture 49: Navigating Social Relationships and Emotional Intelligence35m
   • Lecture 50: Personal Experiences and Emotional Growth26m
   • Lecture 51: Promoting Self-Care and Emotional Resilience41m
   • Lecture 52: Understanding Stress and its Impact on Mental Health18m
   • Lecture 53: Mindfulness as a Stress Management Technique23m
   • Lecture 54: Physical Excercise for Stress Relief18m
   • Lecture 55: Relaxation Techniques for Managing Stress28m
   • Lecture 56: Building a Personalized Stress Management Routine41m
   • Lecture 57: The Role of Social Media in Modern Life29m
   • Lecture 58: Social Media and Self Esteem29m
   • Lecture 59: Body Image and Social Media41m
   • Lecture 60: Mental Health Risks of Social Media Use31m
   • Lecture 61: Building Healthy Digital Habits for Well-being26m