Health · Mental Health · 2 hrs ago
Kerala plans statewide student mental health campaign
Kerala’s Health Department is organising a statewide campaign to support students’ mental health with the Education Department.
Called Learn Happily, it is scheduled to run from October 12 to 17 in government schools and other government-controlled educational institutions.
The campaign will focus on identifying students facing academic pressure, exam anxiety, anxiety or isolation early.
Students can take part in awareness sessions, debates, counselling and creative activities, while teachers and parents will receive guidance on supporting children.
Health and education services will provide counselling and mental health support, including for students with disabilities.
The campaign will also address substance abuse and mental health stigma, and district officials have been instructed to report on its implementation to the state.
Kerala’s Health department plans a statewide student mental health campaign called “Learn Happily” (Santhoshathode Padikkam).
The campaign is scheduled for October 12 to 17 in government schools and government-controlled educational institutions.
It aims to protect students’ mental health and create a happy learning environment.
The programme will prioritise identifying students facing academic pressure, exam anxiety, anxiety or isolation and connecting them with support.
Activities will include awareness sessions, debates, counselling and creative activities, with services also planned for students with disabilities.
- Who
- Kerala’s Health department, in collaboration with the Education department, will organise the campaign.
- What
- A statewide campaign called “Learn Happily” will promote student mental health and provide counselling and other support.
- When
- October 12 to 17, 2026.
- Where
- Government schools and all government-controlled educational institutions across Kerala.
- Why
- To protect students’ mental health and create a happy learning environment.
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Health Minister K. Muraleedharan announced the campaign and its planned schedule.
The campaign is scheduled to take place in government schools and government-controlled educational institutions across Kerala.
- Campaign name
- Learn Happily (Santhoshathode Padikkam)
- Campaign dates
- October 12–17, 2026
- Locations
- Government schools and government-controlled educational institutions across Kerala
- Lead department
- Kerala Health department, in collaboration with the Education department
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The campaign will be held from October 12 to 17 in government schools and all government-controlled educational institutions across the State