The Pattambi Youth Summit 2024 marked a turning point in Kerala's youth engagement and education reform, highlighting mental health as the most pressing concern among adolescents—cited by 69% of delegates as a barrier to academic, emotional, social, and career development. Delegates called for urgent school-based mental health interventions, while the summit also revealed a significant gap in mental health literacy among teachers and parents. Supported by institutions like SCOLE Kerala, KILA, RARS, ASAP, and others, the summit's outcomes led to the launch of ManasaMitra—a community-informed, evidence-based programme shaped by the vision of Dr. P. Krishna Kumar, ensuring no child is left behind due to silence, stigma, or lack of support.
Patambi: The innovative “Manasmitra” project, spearheaded by MLA Shri Muhammed Muhassin, has taken a significant stride in promoting mental health and emotional well-being among students. As part of this pioneering initiative, a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) Workshop was held on August 27 and 28 at Nakshtara Regency, Koppam, inaugurated virtually by Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty.
The program is designed to empower students with stronger minds and greater resilience, addressing urgent challenges such as anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, and social media addiction. The core objective of the workshop was to prepare a dedicated network of trained volunteers capable of guiding young people toward healthier and more meaningful lives.
More than forty trainers, each with advanced qualifications in Social Work or Psychology, underwent intensive sessions conducted by Kerala's leading psychologists and mental health experts.
This initiative is unprecedented in India—it is the first time a mental health-focused program has been introduced at the level of a legislative constituency. Manasmitra has already gained statewide recognition, with the Kerala Legislative Assembly commending its vision and progress in its recent session.
In the 21st century, education is no longer confined to cognitive development— it must equally nurture emotional resilience, mental well-being, and sociopsychological adaptability. The ManasaMitra Programme is set to be launched in the Pattambi Legislative Constituency of Kerala as an initiative of Shri Muhammed Muhassin, the Hon'ble MLA of Pattambi Legislative Assembly. The ManasaMitra Programme, a visionary initiative going to be launched in Pattambi, Kerala, India, is designed in response to this urgent global imperative. Rooted in scientific research, regional need assessments, and international mental health policy frameworks, it serves as a comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support system within the educational environment.
A visual chronicle of key milestones, official meetings, and transformative moments that have shaped the evolution of the ManasaMitra Project — from its visionary beginnings to impactful collaborations.
Shri Muhammed Muhassin MLA inaugurated the Pattambi Youth Summit 2024 at the Royal Convention Center on 13th October 2024, unveiling a visionary project to transform Pattambi into India's first Learning Constituency. Eminent speakers and participants from various sectors contributed insights to advance education, skill development, and innovation.
Shri Muhammed Muhassin MLA, representing the Pattambi Legislative Assembly, discusses the data analysis of the Pattambi Youth Summit with Smt. Veena George, Hon'ble Minister for Health, Women, and Child Development, Government of Kerala, on 20th November 2024.
Shri Muhammed Muhassin MLA, representing the Pattambi Legislative Assembly, submits the first draft of the ManasaMitra Project to Shri V. Sivankutty, Hon'ble Minister for General Education and Labour, Government of Kerala, on 11th December 2024.
Meeting at IMHANS - "A constructive meeting was held at IMHANS, Kozhikode, on 2nd December 2024 (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM), chaired by Shri Muhammed Muhassin, MLA of Pattambi Legislative Assembly. The session saw active participation from Dr. P. Krishnan Kumar (Director, IMHANS), IMHANS faculty, and school and PTA representatives from Pattambi."
Shri Muhammed Muhassin, MLA of Pattambi Legislative Assembly, engages in an insightful discussion on the ManasaMitra project with Dr. P. Pramod, Vice Chairman of SCOLE Kerala, on 4th December 2024.
Shri Muhammed Muhassin, MLA of Pattambi, with Dr. P. Pramod, Vice Chairman of SCOLE Kerala, and Directors Smt. Hanta and Smt. Anjana, after their meeting on 4th December 2024.
