Mental Health Awareness Study among Post Graduate Students of Education of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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10.2991/978-2-38476-561-4_19How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Mental Health Awareness; Higher Education; Postgraduate Students; Teacher Education; Well-Being

Abstract

Mental health has emerged as a global priority, profoundly influencing individuals’ emotional well-being, academic performance, and overall life satisfaction. Recognizing its significance within higher education, this study explores the level of mental health awareness among postgraduate students in education at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi. Using a descriptive survey method, data were collected from 108 students enrolled in M.Ed. And M.A. (Education) programs across the Faculty of Education at Vasanta College for Women and Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, BHU. The Mental Health Awareness Scale (MHAS), a self-developed and validated tool with a reliability coefficient of α = 0.89 and ωh = 0.908, was employed to assess awareness across emotional, spiritual, and intellectual dimensions. Findings revealed that 78.70% of students demonstrated average awareness, 8.33% exhibited above-average awareness, and 12.96% showed below-average awareness, indicating a generally satisfactory level of mental health literacy among the group. Statistical analysis (t-tests) revealed no significant differences in awareness based On Gender, Locality, Educational Qualification, Or Institutional Affiliation, Indicating A Uniform Distribution Of Mental Health Awareness Across These Demographic Variables. These Results Align With Prior Research Indicating Increasing Normalization And Destigmatization Of Mental Health Discussions Among Youth In Academic Contexts. The Study Concludes That Postgraduate Education Students At BHU Possess Moderate To High Levels Of Mental Health Awareness, Reflecting Growing Institutional And Societal Sensitization Toward Psychological Well-Being. However, The Presence Of A Small Group With Below-Average Awareness Underscores The Need For Targeted Interventions, Particularly For Students From Rural Or Resource-Constrained Backgrounds. The Study Recommends Integrating Structured Mental Health Education, Counseling, And Resilience-Building Modules Into Teacher Training Programs. Strengthening Such Initiatives Will Not Only Support Students’ Well-Being But Also Equip Future Educators To Foster Emotionally Healthy Learning Environments, Contributing To Holistic And Sustainable Educational Development.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Poonam Singh Kharwar
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/23
TI  - Mental Health Awareness Study among Post Graduate Students of Education of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
BT  - Proceedings of the Indo-Bhutan Social Science Conference 2025 (IBSSC 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 215
EP  - 220
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-561-4_19
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-561-4_19
ID  - Kharwar2026
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