Student mental health and wellbeing – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, D and E correctly outline institutional responsibilities towards student mental health. A is true because HEIs are expected to provide counselling and related services. B is true as awareness programmes help normalise seeking help. D is true since peer groups and mentors can provide early support and referrals. E is true because crisis protocols are necessary to handle emergencies safely. C is false because institutions share a duty of care, and F is false because recommended practice is to provide reasonable accommodations, not to deny them.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it omits E and thus does not include the important dimension of crisis preparedness within mental health policy.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it includes the four valid statements that collectively address services, stigma reduction, peer support and crisis management, while excluding C and F, which deny institutional responsibility and accommodations.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it includes F and omits A, thereby accepting the harmful view that accommodations should be denied while not recognising the basic provision of counselling services.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it includes C, which suggests non-intervention, and omits B, missing the critical role of awareness programmes in reducing stigma.