Key insights
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High mental stress among first-year medical students: Studies showed first-year medical students experience elevated mental stress, prompting this training initiative.
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Uniform implementation across all medical colleges: The program covers both government and private colleges with costs borne by NTRUHS to ensure equal access.
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Personalized interaction and counseling: Mental health professionals will assess students individually and provide counseling to address their concerns.
Takeaways
This program represents a proactive step to support mental health among medical students early in their education, aiming to reduce suicide risks and improve wellbeing.
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