Aligarh, September 16: The Students’ Counselling Centre (SCC), Aligarh Muslim University, has launched ‘Harf-e-Ehsaas’, a series of mental health and well-being initiatives aimed at sensitising students towards emotional expression, empathy, inclusion, meaningful relationships and psychological well-being.
The first programme of the series was organised at the Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged, AMU, on September 15, with the support of Mr Ahtasham Akbar, Principal, and teaching team.
Addressing the students, Dr Nudrat Jahan highlighted the significance of recognising, expressing and understanding emotions and creating an environment where every individual feels heard, respected and valued.
Dr Nasheed Imtiaz, Coordinator, Students’ Counselling Centre, emphasised that mental health is an integral part of overall well-being. She encouraged students to speak openly about their emotions and seek help whenever they face personal or emotional challenges.
The programme also featured one-to-one counselling and interaction sessions, providing students with a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to share their thoughts, feelings, experiences and concerns. The sessions were conducted by Dr Nasheed Imtiaz, Dr Salma Kaneez, Dr Heena Parveen and Dr Eisha Rahman, along with the SCC team comprising Vindhya Raj, Sania Shadab, Uzma Fatima, Hadiya Azhar, Madiha Hussaini, Atia Tahera, Alina Zaidi, Ilma Khan, Adeena Suhail and Mohammad Sumam.
The initiative highlights AMU’s commitment to promote an inclusive, compassionate and supportive campus environment, where every student feels heard, valued and empowered to seek support.
‘Harf-e-Ehsaas’ marks the beginning of a sustained effort to promote mental health awareness and build a culture of empathy, sensitivity and emotional resilience among students.