Designed to act as a “dost” (friend) in times of need, the platform connects individuals with mental health professionals for confidential counselling, while also enabling institutions to build emotionally resilient communities. Over the years, YourDOST has supported 3 million individuals and is credited with saving more than 12,000 lives through timely intervention and professional care. Through this collaboration, IILM’s students and faculty gain access to personalised counselling, equipping them to tackle diverse mental health challenges and strive towards personal and professional growth. The service will be available 24/7, ensuring that students always have a safe space to seek help whenever they need it.
By bringing together IILM’s legacy of excellence and YourDOST’s innovative approach to emotional wellness, this partnership aims to foster a culture of openness around mental health across campuses. In today’s world, where academic pressures, digital distractions, and post-pandemic uncertainties weigh heavily on young adults, such a proactive initiative helps students navigate challenges with resilience and confidence.
Dr Harivansh Chaturvedi, Pro-Chancellor, IILM University Greater Noida and Director General, IILM Lodhi Road, highlighted the importance of this initiative by sharing, “At IILM, our vision has always been to offer holistic higher education, and a key part of that is providing the best mental health facilities. Education, today, is not just about imparting knowledge but about preparing young people to live balanced and fulfilling lives. With YourDOST, we are ensuring that our students have round-the-clock access to professional help, so that they never feel alone in facing academic or personal challenges. We believe this partnership will empower our students to strengthen their emotional resilience and emerge as responsible leaders of tomorrow.”
The partnership is also a reflection of how universities today are reimagining their role, not just as centres of learning, but as communities that support the overall growth and resilience of students. For both organisations, the collaboration reflects a shared vision to normalise mental health conversations in academic spaces.
Richa Singh, CEO & Co-Founder of YourDOST, expressed, “We are delighted to partner with an institution as forward-thinking and future-focussed as IILM. Together, we aspire to build emotional resilience within students and enable them to thrive both academically and personally.”
With this collaboration, IILM joins a select group of higher education institutions in India that are embedding emotional well-being at the core of campus life. It also signals a growing recognition that student success in the 21st century depends not only on knowledge but also on mental strength, adaptability, and balance.
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