Students Welfare

Deterioration of social control and support systems owing to changes in family structure and value systems, the negative influence of media and the social media in particular, the ever-escalating academic pressures, change in attitudes, peer pressure, etc. have all contributed to the evolution of an adolescent and young adult group in our society that is highly vulnerable to stress and clueless about where to seek help.

In tune with the Rajagiri vision of holistic excellence of our students, the psychological well-being of the students, as well as the students’ grievances, are taken care of by the Student Welfare Office. This office renders timely help to those in need, irrespective of the nature of their issues- academic, personal, interpersonal or familial. The Student Welfare Office (SWO) is managed by Dr. Silvy Mathew, who has a PhD in Psychiatric Social Work.

Procedure for Seeking Help

A student in need of help may be referred to the SWO by parents, teachers, friends, guardians, hostel wardens or any other person concerned with the well-being of the student. A student may approach the SWO directly as well.

After a detailed evaluation of the student seeking help, befitting interventions in the form of counselling, psychotherapy, family therapy and behavioural interventions are provided depending on the nature of the problem. A small proportion of students requiring pharmacological intervention are referred to concerned medical practitioners after evaluation.

 Common Problems Addressed by SWO:

  1. Difficulty with Attention, Concentration and Memory
  2. Lack of Motivation
  3. Poor Self Esteem and Confidence
  4. Stress Related to Examination
  5. Specific Learning Disorders
  6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  7. Communication Disorder
  8. Developmental Coordination Disorder
  9. Social Anxiety Disorder
  10. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  11. Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  12. Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders
  13. Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders
  14. Depressive Disorders
  15. Bipolar and Related Disorders
  16. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
  17. Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
  18. Personality Disorders
  19. Stress & Adjustment Disorders
  20. Behavioural Concerns
  21. Interpersonal Issues
  22. Dysfunctional Family Issues etc.