{"id":36414,"date":"2025-03-11T16:21:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/empowering-young-minds-sinhgad-schools-introduce-indias-1st-mental-health-education-by-the-mind-sync\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T16:21:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T10:51:28","slug":"empowering-young-minds-sinhgad-schools-introduce-indias-1st-mental-health-education-by-the-mind-sync","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/empowering-young-minds-sinhgad-schools-introduce-indias-1st-mental-health-education-by-the-mind-sync\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Young Minds: Sinhgad Schools Introduce India\u2019s 1st Mental Health Education by\u00a0The\u00a0Mind\u00a0Sync"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: <\/strong>In a significant step towards addressing the mental well-being of students,\u00a0Sinhgad Institutes<\/strong>\u00a0have adopted\u00a0The Mind Sync Curriculum and Mental Health Education Inc. Florida Program<\/strong>\u00a0in all their schools across Maharashtra. This initiative marks a transformative change in the educational landscape by integrating mental health education into the core of school learning. Pioneered by\u00a0Dr. Shivam Dubey<\/strong>, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and\u00a0Manas Dubey<\/strong>, the Director and Founder of\u00a0The Mind Sync Kids<\/strong>, this program is the result of extensive research in\u00a0emotional intelligence<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0interpersonal<\/strong>\u00a0relationships<\/strong>. Designed for seamless integration into\u00a0school curriculum<\/strong>, the initiative aims to foster emotional resilience among young learners.<\/p>\n

The initiative goes beyond classroom walls, tackling the urgent need for\u00a0emotional literacy<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0mental health education.\u00a0<\/strong>By implementing structured methodologies, the program ensures that students are not only aware of their emotions but are also equipped with strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and interpersonal challenges.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)<\/strong>,\u00a0Ministry of Education<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0National Education Policy (NEP) 2020<\/strong>\u00a0have highlighted pressing mental health concerns among students, including\u00a0anxiety, body image issues, concentration difficulties, and lack of social support\u00a0<\/strong>through surveys. These findings have led government bodies to recommend amalgamation of mental health education into the school curriculum, training teachers to function as first-level counsellors, and regular assessments of students. In direct alignment with such recommendations,\u00a0The Mind Sync Curriculum<\/strong>\u00a0offers a research-driven, structured approach to mental health education.<\/p>\n

The Mind Sync Curriculum emphasizes\u00a0five core Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills<\/strong>\u00a0vital for students\u2019 academic and personal development. These include\u00a0self-awareness,<\/strong>\u00a0self-management<\/strong>,\u00a0social awareness<\/strong>,\u00a0relationship skills<\/strong>, and\u00a0responsible decision-making.<\/strong>\u00a0By integrating these competencies into everyday learning, the program aims to build resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence, preparing students to navigate challenges effectively.<\/p>\n

The Mind Sync Kids has adopted the Triangle Training Philosophy<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable approach to mental health education by engaging students, and the two main pillars in their development- parents, and teachers.<\/p>\n

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  1. Teachers undergo specialized training to become\u00a0certified Mental Health Educators<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  2. The program is then integrated into classrooms through the well-structured, research-proven\u00a0Mental Health Education Curriculum Books<\/strong>\u00a0where students learn through an activity-based approach.<\/li>\n
  3. Age-appropriate concepts are covered in the class once a week, following which the students imbibe the skills by practicing them daily at home on the\u00a0Mind Sync Kids App.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Skill-based assessments<\/strong>\u00a0are incorporated at specific intervals throughout the year to track the child\u2019s development on a regular basis.<\/li>\n
  5. To further strengthen the support system, dedicated\u00a0parent sessions<\/strong>\u00a0are conducted, providing guidance on mental health and equipping parents with strategies to assist their children.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    From the Mind Sync Team, psychologist\u00a0Mayuri Godbole\u00a0<\/strong>from Pune will play the role of the\u00a0Program Manager<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure the smooth and timely functioning of all aspects of The Mental Health Education program in all Sinhgad Schools.<\/p>\n

    Sinhgad School, Pune<\/strong>, has taken a\u00a0groundbreaking step<\/strong>\u00a0by committing to the mental health education of over\u00a012,000 students<\/strong>\u00a0across Maharashtra through the adoption of\u00a0India\u2019s first curriculum-based mental health education program<\/strong>. This decision signifies an acknowledgment of the urgent need for\u00a0mental health education in today\u2019s world<\/strong>, where students are increasingly facing\u00a0stress, anxiety, and social pressures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Dr. Mrs. Sunanda Navale, Founder Secretary of Sinhgad Institutes<\/strong>, Pune, emphasized the importance of integrating mental health education into the school curriculum. She stated,\u00a0\u201cWith the growing concerns surrounding students\u2019 mental health, it is imperative that we give\u00a0mental health education<\/strong>\u00a0the\u00a0same importance as academic and physical education<\/strong>. By fostering emotional resilience from an early age, we can empower students to navigate life\u2019s challenges with confidence. I encourage all educational institutions to incorporate this\u00a0Mental Health Education Program by The Mind Sync<\/strong>\u00a0so that students across the country can benefit from this essential learning.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

    This decision is truly commendable, as it marks a\u00a0paradigm shift in Indian education,\u00a0<\/strong>where the long-term impact of this initiative will be seen in the\u00a0development of emotionally intelligent, self-aware, and socially responsible individuals<\/strong>\u00a0who are well-equipped to handle the challenges of the modern world. As more schools recognize the\u00a0importance of mental health education<\/strong>, India can expect a nationwide shift toward a more\u00a0emotionally intelligent generation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    For more information on their mental health program, visit\u00a0www.themindsynckids.in<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 11: In a significant step towards addressing the mental well-being of students,\u00a0Sinhgad Institutes\u00a0have adopted\u00a0The Mind Sync Curriculum and Mental Health Education Inc. Florida Program\u00a0in all their schools across Maharashtra. This initiative marks a transformative change in the educational landscape by integrating mental health education into the core of school learning. Pioneered…<\/p>\n

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