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Gyanendra Rai

Counsellor

Qualification: M.A. (Social Work in Counselling)

Email: gyanendra.rai@adm.iitkgp.ac.in

Phone No. : 32222-281175 (Office)

Research Projects/Work

Project MANAUTA (2019-2021): Conceived and executed in collaboration with the Darjeeling government administration and local NGOs, Project MANAUTA was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide essential mental health care and support services to affected communities.

Paper Presentation at National Law University (2019): Presented "Dichotomy of Mental Health: A Qualitative Study to Explore and Compare the Stages of Grief with the Traditional Practices of a Tribal Community (Kirati) of Darjeeling," examining traditional grief practices within the Kirati community.
Workshop on Work-Life Balance for Paramilitary Forces (2020): Designed and conducted a recurring workshop for paramilitary forces stationed in high-risk areas in Northeast India, focusing on practical strategies for achieving work-life balance amidst challenging deployments.
Alcohol and Mental Health Awareness Model for Rural Nagaland: In collaboration with TISS and The HANS Foundation, developed a model to raise awareness on the impact of alcohol use on mental health. This initiative served the community of Chuchuyimlang and surrounding rural areas in Nagaland.
Resource Person at IIT Delhi: Delivered a talk for the Department of Management Studies titled "Mental Health and Academic Performance," highlighting strategies to manage academic stress and improve mental well-being among students.
Organizing member for understanding and treating depression, by World Health Organisation (WHO) on World mental health day 2018.

Secured second position for the original paper, "Dichotomy of Mental Health: A Qualitative Study to Explore and Compare the Stages of Grief with the Traditional Practices of a Tribal Community (Kirati) of Darjeeling."
Recognized with a Social Service Award for contributions to mental health care and support in Darjeeling.