Our Aim
Project Muskan is a rural mental health initiative that combines mental health literacy, early diagnosis, and community-led support for children aged 7–17. It focuses on identifying signs of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism through clinical and non-clinical interventions delivered by trained peer educators and psychologists. Our project conducts regular interactive sessions that teach children self-awareness, emotional expression, and self-regulation techniques to manage distress in adverse situations. Through games, discussions, and psychotherapeutic activities, children learn to articulate and understand their emotions in realistic, age-appropriate ways. Rooted in cultural sensitivity, Project Muskan builds lasting support systems in underserved areas.
Impact and reach
Mangar
Utpal Valley School
Utpal Valley School
During our visit to Mangar, we conducted in-depth interviews and we distributed reflective journals designed to help children express their thoughts and feelings, promoting self-awareness and emotional wellbeing in a simple, accessible format.
Utpal Valley School
Utpal Valley School
Utpal Valley School
At Utpal Valley School, we conducted an engaging session focused on managing exam stress through constructive therepeutic techniques. The session was supported by Dr. Priya from Children’s Plus, adding valuable clinical insight to the experience.
Lumina CAS Conclave
Riviera Public School
Riviera Public School
At the Lumina CAS Conclave, Dr. Priya from Children’s Plus led an interactive session on emotional wellbeing. Activities included writing feelings on sticky notes, emotion-based role play, and happiness doll making.
Riviera Public School
Riviera Public School
Riviera Public School
At Riviera Public School, Ghaziabad, we conducted our Emotion Seed Workshop, an engaging session designed to help students identify, express, and manage their emotions through interactive discussions and creative self-reflection activities.
Why a psychologist?
While volunteers from Samarthya and Sundari Outreach are committed facilitators, we may lack the clinical training and cultural-insight required to sensitively navigate emotional expression. In which case a trained psychologist ensures emotional safety, especially during activities that explore feelings, storytelling, or trauma. They help translate therapeutic tools into developmentally appropriate formats and identify early signs of distress or cognitive challenges. While our volunteers are dedicated, a psychologist brings essential psychotherapeutic skill to guide the process and ensure no child is unintentionally harmed or overlooked.
