CALL FOR COUNSELLING SERVICE

 INTRODUCTION:

     During pandemic there was a huge transformation in the field of education. Compelling to revaluation of funding and resource allocation of  mental health and counselling service for the student. It forced us  to adapt resource allocation to address the pressing mental health need. The situation created an unparalleled demand for mental health and counselling service.

RESOURCE ALLOCATION:

    The Indian Government allocated rupees 63,449.39 crores for school education and literacy and rupees 40,828 crores had been allocated for higher education in 2020. The Government also recognize the need to allocate funds for mental health issue. Those funds were sent to mental health professional, health camp and for new schemes or programs to support the people who were struggling with anxiety, depression and so on. In addition many schools also took steps to improve the mental health of the student. They made partnership with local mental health counsellor. Training was provided to the teachers to recognize the mental health issue among the student and to give proper intervention.

COUNSELLING SERVICE:

    Counselling services provided for the student during pandemic helped them to reduce their stress and strain. The Schools and institution conducted many counselling services through online platform. Schools made use of video conference, phone calls and chats to deliver their counselling service to the student. Schools appointed a specific teacher to know the problem and help to solve it. That also helped the student to be bold, improve their behaviour, increase their attention and come out successful in their life.

CONCLUSION:

    Counselling during the pandemic made change education funding and resource allocation for mental health and counselling service for the student. It had solved many problems by providing support to the student. The Government and the School  gave much support. I extend my gratitude to my School and the Government for being supportive throughout the pandemic.

                                                                                                       BY - DHINESH RAJ V.L  IX