PSG POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER
After securing admission at the Institute and starting your stay here, you may face challenges like academic concerns, social pressure, and feelings of loneliness or stress. Our team is here to support you emotionally, socially, and academically. Don't hesitate to approach us for help.
Starting at the Institute brings many changes. You may feel a lot of parameters around you are different. You will have more responsibilities at the hostel and at the academic level. Take heart, you are not alone. Common issues that many students face initially include academic concerns, social (family and peer) pressure, feelings of loneliness, low confidence, anxiety, stress, anger, and sadness. These pressures, if not addressed, can lead to poor performance both academically and personally.
To help you stay focused and happy, we encourage you to approach us for any problem—academic, emotional, social, or financial—without hesitation. Counselling offers a safe space where you can unburden yourself without fear of judgment, criticism, or assumptions. Confidentiality is strictly maintained, allowing you to talk freely.
Counselling provides an opportunity to learn to make better choices, improve interpersonal skills, develop confidence, and enhance educational effectiveness. In a one-on-one meeting with a counsellor, students can explore and express feelings, examine their beliefs, reflect on patterns of behavior, and work toward making healthier and happier changes.
Students commonly seek counselling for a variety of concerns, including but not limited to: transitioning to new environments, uncertainty about values and goals, academic pressure, difficulties with new academic patterns, personal relationships, family concerns, grief and loss, stress, depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, and concentration difficulties. Recognizing and addressing these concerns early can greatly improve your academic and personal experiences.
Individual counselling provides a confidential and pressure-free environment to discuss your concerns. Counsellors respect your problems and will help you explore different options, make choices, and work to reduce your difficulties. If necessary, they can also intervene with the right people to provide additional support.
Appointments are available from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Thursdays. Sessions are typically 45 minutes long, depending on demand. Students can schedule an appointment here.
For cases requiring precise diagnoses, we conduct psychological assessments administered by trained psychometricians. These assessments help identify the best possible intervention to support the student’s wellbeing.
The Wellness Centre organizes workshops and events on topics such as managing stress, time management, and addressing relationship issues. These workshops are tailored to meet the specific needs of students and provide practical strategies for handling challenges.
In addition, events are held on occasions like Mental Health Day, International Happiness Day, and World Suicide Prevention Day. These events aim to raise awareness and promote mental health within the campus community.
After securing admission at the Institute and starting your stay here, you may feel that many parameters around you are different. You would have more responsibilities to handle at the hostel and at the academic level. Take heart, you are not alone. Many students face common issues such as academic concerns and social (family and peer) pressures, leading to feelings of loneliness and anxiety that impact personal morale and academic performance.
It is important to understand that students may lose focus and succumb to these pressures. If not addressed at the right time, this could lead to poor performance both academically and personally.
To help you maintain focus and happiness, your Counsellor encourages you to approach them for any problem—academic, emotional, social, or financial—without hesitation. Counselling provides an opportunity for individuals to learn to make better choices, improve interpersonal skills, develop confidence, and increase educational effectiveness.
Confidential and Non-Judgmental Support for a wide range of personal and academic challenges.
The Student Wellness Centre provides individual counselling to help students address a variety of personal and academic challenges. Students are given a safe space to talk about their issues without pressure or judgment. Confidentiality is strictly maintained throughout the counselling process, ensuring that students feel comfortable sharing their concerns.
Counsellors at the Centre respect each student's unique situation and problems. They assist students in exploring different options and making informed choices to help resolve their issues. Counsellors work to reduce the severity of problems and provide ongoing support. If necessary, they can intervene with other appropriate people or services to ensure the student receives the help they need.
Comprehensive assessments to help identify and address specific needs.
In some cases where more precise diagnoses are required, the Wellness Centre conducts psychological assessment tests. These tests help identify specific issues and guide the development of the most appropriate interventions to address the student's needs.
Engaging programs focused on personal development, mental health, and well-being.
The Wellness Centre organizes various workshops and events throughout the academic year. These workshops focus on important topics related to personality development, mental health, and issues commonly faced by students. Topics may include emotional intelligence, self-confidence, stress management, time management, and more.
Additionally, the Centre celebrates important awareness days, such as Mental Health Day, International Happiness Day, and World Suicide Prevention Day. These events aim to raise awareness about the significance of seeking help and maintaining mental well-being through timely interventions with a counsellor.
The Student Wellness Centre helps students tackle a variety of challenges they might face during their academic journey. These include stage fear, lack of motivation, low self-confidence, and feeling unwell without any known reason. The Centre also supports students dealing with academic-related problems, peer issues, emotional stress, mood swings, placement concerns, and relationship difficulties.
Other challenges that the Centre addresses include family problems, financial difficulties, decisions regarding career, adjusting to a new environment, homesickness, sleep disorders, loneliness, anxiety, time management, and many more. No matter what the issue is, the Wellness Centre is committed to providing the right support and resources to help students overcome their challenges and maintain their overall well-being.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
PSG Polytechnic College
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Professor in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, PSGIMSR
Coordinator, Student Wellness Center, PSGIMSR
Coordinator & Head, Hospital Counselling Center, PSG Hospitals
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Student Wellness Centre,PSG Hospitals
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Student Wellness Centre,PSG Hospitals
I am very grateful and happy for all the help I was provided with. It was on the suggestion of my class mentor, and one of many impulsive decisions to seek guidance. My problem was a very common one at PSG Polytechnic – managing various tasks effectively. Initially, I didn’t believe my mentor when she said this might improve my productivity.
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Hello, I am a diploma student who was struggling with a very personal issue. I felt like I had a persistent problem bothering me. When you are focused on academics, and suddenly external distractions or peer pressure arises, it can derail your progress even temporarily. A similar situation happened to me. Some people would say, “Do you really need help for such a small matter?” But I knew myself better. Even small problems can build up if ignored, just like a sore throat can’t always be overlooked.
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During my diploma studies, there was a time when things felt too overwhelming to handle, despite my dedication to my academics. I was dealing with feelings I couldn’t even share with my closest friends. On top of academic pressure and being away from my family, my life became even harder when my beloved pet passed away. I blamed myself for not being able to care for her properly because I was too busy managing my studies. The pain became unbearable until I sought help from the student support center.
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Hi, I am part of the recent graduating batch of PSG Polytechnic. I was always enthusiastic about my course and performed well initially. However, as the semesters passed, I found myself struggling with motivation. On paper, everything seemed fine—my grades were good, and I participated in extracurricular activities—but internally, I was finding it hard to keep moving forward. Seeking guidance helped me rediscover my purpose and regain focus on my academics.
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I had the opportunity to meet with the counselors at PSG Polytechnic when I was struggling with emotional challenges. Balancing academic pressure, family issues, and social anxiety had taken a toll on me. Through counseling sessions, I learned to manage my emotions better and gradually overcame my struggles. The support I received was life-changing and helped me complete my studies successfully.
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I found it really difficult to adjust to PSG Polytechnic in my initial days. It was my first time staying away from home. The competitive environment, academic pressure, and staying in a hostel far from my family made it challenging. I was overwhelmed and worried about my performance. I remember breaking down before one of my exams, but my mentor, was there to support and guide me through those tough moments.
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The counsellor is a gem of a person and a great counselor. She has been a friend and a guide to me throughout my journey at PSG Polytechnic. During my early semesters, I struggled with managing my assignments and projects. She encouraged me to prioritize tasks, plan timelines, and focus on what mattered most. Her guidance helped me gain clarity and confidence in my abilities.
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I faced challenges with anxiety and depression even before joining PSG Polytechnic. After joining, these issues resurfaced during my second semester. That’s when I reached out to the wellness center and met counsellor. Her counseling sessions helped me regain control over my mental health. She provided me with strategies to manage stress and anxiety, which not only helped me academically but also in my daily life.
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It is a common myth that counselling is only for people who are very disturbed. In fact, counselling can be helpful for any person who can think, feel, and behave appropriately most of the time but sometimes may require help to enhance, develop, change, or improve their condition. Students, working professionals, and parents may seek counselling for different issues.
Counselling is a continuous process, based on your needs and goals. Typically, it could last anywhere between 4-20 sessions. The counsellor and client decide together about the time of appointment and the number of sessions. Usually, they are 40-minute sessions, on a weekly basis.
Yes. All information that you share will be kept confidential. This is an extremely important ethical guideline for a counsellor where no information can be disclosed to another person without your consent. Exceptions include situations where there is risk of self-harm, harm to others, or child abuse.
The duration of the counselling process differs for each individual. It depends on the complexity of the concerns and participation in the process. On average, counselling sessions can extend between 2-6 sessions.
The Counselling Centre operates from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Thursdays. It is located in l- Block, first floor, opposite to the Principal Office, Room Number 114-A.
There are no fees. The counselling service is a free service provided by the PSG polytechnic College to the students.
Counsellors are not trained to prescribe medications. Based on the counsellor's assessment, if needed, the individual may be referred to a psychiatrist for evaluation and further treatment. This is done with the consent of the individual.
Yes, we will try to accommodate your request as much as possible. Students need to make a prior appointment and block the slot for this customized service.
Anything that is bothering and distressing for you is serious enough for us. So do not worry about whether your problem is serious enough to seek counselling. Many students seek help for their personal, relational, familial, academic, and identity-related concerns, such as those related to being a gender-sexual minority, religious minority, and so on. Seeing a counsellor is about making a positive choice to get the help you need. The sooner you do that, the better, so that minor issues can be resolved quickly and not grow into more serious concerns.
Yes. In accordance with standards of professional practice, the counselling center maintains records of the clients seeking the service of the center. Counsellors make notes about sessions. All interactions between students and counsellors, such as counselling sessions and/or reports, are kept highly confidential and not shared with anybody. This information cannot be sought or obtained by anyone under RTI as it is a confidential document.
If you are worried about a peer, friend, or relative, you are welcome to arrange a single session to discuss your concerns. We can explore referral options together and arrive at an amicable solution.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us.Or click here to book an appointment.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
PSG Polytechnic College