Mental Health Issues by Dr. Sunita Agarwalla, published by Mahaveer Publications, is a comprehensive and student-friendly textbook designed according to the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework. It caters to the syllabus of B.A. Education 3rd Semester (Generic Elective – GEED302), 5th Semester (DSE – ED504), and 5th Semester Non-Honours courses of Dibrugarh University and other Indian universities following the same pattern.

The book provides an insightful understanding of mental health, psychological well-being, emotional adjustment, and coping strategies in modern life. It bridges theoretical knowledge with practical approaches to help learners identify, understand, and manage mental health challenges in educational and social contexts.

Key Features:

• Syllabus-Aligned: Structured as per the CBCS and NEP 2020-based curriculum for B.A. Education courses of Dibrugarh and other Indian universities.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Discusses concepts of mental health, mental hygiene, stress, anxiety, depression, emotional intelligence, adjustment, and counselling.

• Educational Relevance: Highlights the importance of mental health in educational institutions, student life, and teacher well-being.

• Practical Orientation: Provides case studies, examples, and preventive approaches to promote mental wellness among learners.

• Simple and Engaging Language: Concepts are presented clearly to suit undergraduate students of both honours and non-honours streams.

• Learning Support: Each chapter includes summaries, key points, and review questions to aid understanding and exam preparation. 

  Course Contents

  Unit 1: Fundamentals of Mental Health

  • Mental Health – Meaning and Definitions

  • Scope of Mental Health

  • Dimensions of Mental Health

  • Characteristics of a Mentally Healthy Person

  • History of Development of Mental Health

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  Unit 2: Fundamentals of Mental Hygiene

  • Mental Hygiene – Meaning and Nature

  • Goals of Mental Hygiene

  • Functions of Mental Hygiene

  • Need and Importance of Mental Health and Hygiene

  • Relationship between Mental Health and Hygiene

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  Unit 3: Education and Mental Health

  • Principles of Sound Mental Health

  • Factors Affecting Mental Health

  • Mental Health Hazards

  • Mental Health of Students

    • Role of Home

    • Role of School

    • Role of Society

  • Mental Health of Teachers

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  Unit 4: Preservation of Mental Health and Hygiene

  • Positive Psychology – Meaning and Nature

  • Importance of Positive Psychology

  • Contribution of WHO on Mental Health

  • Stress Management

  • Mental Health Care Act, 2017

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  Unit 5: Mental Health and Yoga

  • Concept of Yoga

  • Importance of Yoga for Physical and Mental Health

  • Role of Yoga in Personality Development

  • Role of Yoga in Management of Stress

  • Principles of Yoga for Healthy Living

  • Pranayama and Meditation for Promoting Mental Health

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