Welcome to the inaugural episode of ChildrenPlus Connects, a podcast dedicated to advancing mental health and well-being among school children. In this series, we’ll explore actionable strategies that schools and colleges can adopt to support student well-being and provide practical tips for parents and educators to help reduce student stress.
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For the inaugural episode, we are honored to have Ms. Uttara Singh, Director of The Shriram Millennium Schools. Ms. Singh is a visionary educationist and administrator known for her exceptional leadership and dedication to mental health in education. With over two and a half decades of experience in various schools across Delhi NCR, she has significantly contributed to transforming learning beyond academics to foster lifelong learners. In this episode, hosted by Mr. Pankaj Chandra, consultant with NDTV, we will delve into our debut topic: "The Link Between Mental Health and Academic Achievement: How Schools Can Support Success."
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Academic achievement & Mental health
2:16 Roots of poor academic performance
5:20 Schools resources
7:00 Introverts & Extroverts
8:25 Adversity quotient in children
8:54 Normalising mental health
10:00 Handling emotions & mindfulness
12:15 Breaking the barrier
14:30 The age-old stigma
16:50 The solution
18:39 Faith & Spirituality
19:40 Conclusion