Rethinking Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis and Accessibility

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"Rethinking Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis and Accessibility"

Mental Health refers to a state of well-being in which individuals realize their abilities, cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their communities. It is an essential component of overall health and human development. The World Health Organization defines mental health as more than the absence of mental illness; it includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being that enables individuals to function effectively in daily life. India has taken significant steps to strengthen mental health care through legal and policy measures. The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, guarantees the right to mental health care, decriminalizes suicide, mandates insurance coverage, and upholds patient dignity and autonomy. Government initiatives such as Manodarpan tele helpline, promote mental well-being among students. Despite these efforts, challenges such as stigma, shortage of professionals, and accessibility barriers persist. The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of promoting mental health, well-being, and holistic development among learners and communities.
In line with NEP 2020, the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, has developed a five-day online course, ‘Rethinking Mental Health, Multiple Sclerosis, and Accessibility,' from 18 to 22 May 2026 (12:45 p.m. to 01:30 p.m.).

Objectives

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Build a foundational understanding of mental health, accessibility, and Multiple Sclerosis while addressing common myths, stigma, and misconceptions associated with these issues.
  2. Highlight the importance of maintaining mental well-being in daily life and to introduce strategies that support emotional resilience.
  3. Understand the neurological and psychosocial challenges faced by individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and to explore available support systems and inclusive approaches.
  4. Promote awareness about different dimensions of accessibility and encourage inclusive practices that ensure equal participation for all in society.
  5. Encourage collaborative strategies for building inclusive, supportive, and stigma-free social environments that prioritize mental well-being and accessibility for all.
Who Can Participate?

Everybody can participate without any prior experience.

Programme Schedule

Dates: 18 to 22 May 2026
Time: 12:45 p.m. to 01:30 p.m.

Day & Date Themes Tentative Experts
Day 1
Monday
18 May 2026		 Demystifying Mental Health, Global Accessibility & Multiple Sclerosis
  1. Prof. Bharti Kaushik, Head MPD, CIET-NCERT
  2. Representative, National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation, Bhopal Indore Highway, Sherpur, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh – 466001
  3. Ms. Bipasha Gupta, Chairperson, Multiple Sclerosis society of India (MSSI)
Day 2
Tuesday
19 May 2026		 Mind Care: Prioritizing Mental Well-Being in Everyday Lives
  1. Dr. Jitendra Nagpal, Psychiatrist, Moolchand Medcity
  2. Prof. Vinod Kumar Shanwal, Professor, In-Charge, Manodarpan Cell
  3. Representatives from Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences
Day 3
Wednesday
20 May 2026		 Beyond the Invisible: Navigating the Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis and Support Systems
  1. Dr. Kamakshi Dhamija, Neurologist, Max Healthcare.
  2. Ms. Meenakshi Bhujwala, Honorable Treasurer, Multiple Sclerosis society of India (MSSI)
Day 4
Thursday
21 May 2026		 Accessibility for All: Breaking the barriers, Building Inclusion
  1. Dipendra Manocha, Director, Developing Countries Program, Daisy Consortium
  2. Mr. Prateek Khandelwal, Founder, RampMyCity
  3. Prof. Bharti Kaushik, Head MPD, CIET-NCERT
Day 5
Friday
22 May 2026		 Breaking the Silos – Creating Fearfree Social Spaces for ‘ALL’
  1. Anuradha Krishna, Unfear Changemakers, LLP & World Weave,Bengaluru, Karnataka
  2. Ms. Shaily Aggarwal, Special Educator, The Khaitan School
How to Participate?

Step 1: Registration
Register yourself by clicking the link given. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuD4eBK9ee80cfPdW_D7JOMpAPD80H5JySJWTwb754ZbGFHQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Step 2: Watch Live Course Sessions:
Participants must attend the live sessions, which will be telecast live from 18 to 22 May 2026 (12:45 p.m. to 01:30 p.m.) on PM e-VIDYA DTH ISL Channel No. 31.

(PM eVidya ISL 31 - YouTube )

The course will also be live telecast on the following platform:

If you miss the live sessions, the session recordings will be available in the archive of the YouTube channels mentioned above.

Step 3: Participation in Quiz and Certification
The quiz link will be shared exclusively on the fifth day of the course with only registered participants. A certificate will be awarded to registered participants scoring 70% or higher, with one attempt allowed.

Quiz Link :(Will Update soon)

Quiz Closing Date - 22nd June 2026

Successful participants will receive their certificates via email within 30 days after the quiz closes. If the certificate is not found in the inbox, check the SPAM folder. For issues regarding non-receipt of certificates, inquiries will be addressed 30 days after the quiz closing date. Responses will only be provided to emails sent to: dth[dot]isl31[at]ciet[dot]nic[dot]in

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