13th January 2025: Newton School, a futuristic AI-powered neo-university has joined forces with The Mind & Company, a leading mental health organisation to support students on their journey to better mental health. The partnership will provide students with access to online counselling sessions with qualified therapists, tailored programs, and more, enabling them to manage stress, develop resilience, and navigate the challenges of upskilling and transitioning into new career paths.
Aimed at prioritising mental health for learners by creating a supportive environment to address holistic wellbeing of students, the collaboration will help students destress and start an open conversation around mental health especially in the academic space. As a part of the collaboration, The Mind & Company conducted a 45 minutes on-on-one counselling sessions with Newton students to extend support for the gap areas and seamlessly integrate therapy into Newton platform.
Nishant Chandra, co-founder of Newton School, said, “At Newton School we believe in a holistic learning approach where students’ mental health is as important as their professional success. With expert support from The Mind & Company we are not only empowering students to be better equipped to deal with all ongoing stress but we are also trying to normalise mental health conversations, which is an impetus for creating a healthier and more productive learning culture.”
A survey conducted with 150 students from Newton School learners revealed that 85% of students are interested in mental health support, and 97% found the initiative to be a valuable addition to their online learning experience. This overwhelming response highlighted the importance of addressing mental health within the education space and underscores the need for initiatives that empower students to thrive both personally and professionally.
Priya G Arun Prasad, co-founder and director at The Mind & Company, added, “Students’ mental health has remained a growing concern for many years now. It is incredibly rewarding to see more new age educational institutes normalizing mental health conversations in education. We look forward to extending support to students by creating a safe place for students who seek guidance and ensure emotional and mental resilience in their personal and academic growth”
The partnership provides students professional mental health support with students expressing the need for more frequent sessions, group workshops, and curated self-help resources. Experts from The Mind & Company will be closely working with students to address common challenges such as career anxiety, stress, overthinking, and time management. Newton School’s partnership with The Mind & Company has set a strong foundation for integrating mental health into education, fostering resilience and holistic learner support.