Science of Happiness Course: In today’s time, along with studies, the thinking of students is changing rapidly among the youth regarding mental health, emotional support and better lifestyle. This is the reason why now such courses are also becoming popular, which not only teach information from books but also teach the perspective of living life in a better way. Delhi University’s Science of Happiness is one such course, which has been started only two years, but during this period more than 2,000 students have taken admission in it. This increasing number shows that interest in subjects related to mental well-being and positive psychology is continuously increasing among students. So let us know what this course is and why its popularity is increasing so fast.

More than 2,000 students took admission in two years

According to Delhi University, since the beginning of the Science of Happiness course, more than 2,000 students have taken admission in it. Recently, the progress of this course was discussed in the review meeting chaired by Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh. Principals and representatives of those colleges where this course is being taught also participated in the meeting. Everyone shared their experiences and said that this course is getting good response among the students.

How did the Science of Happiness course start?

Delhi University had entered into an agreement (MoU) with Rekhi Foundation for Happiness in March 2024. Under this, Rekhi Center of Excellence for the Science of Happiness was established. After this the university started this one semester value added course for Under Graduate (UG) students.

For which students is this course currently available?

Dean of Academic Affairs of the University, Professor K. According to Ratnabali, at present this course is available for the students of first four semesters of undergraduate. He also told that it is also being considered to start it as a skill-based paper for postgraduate students.

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Why is the popularity of this course increasing?

During the review meeting, Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh said that being happy is one of the biggest achievements of life and it can be achieved through positive thinking as well as good deeds. He said that the world is a better place and if a person does good work then he also gets good results. He also said that earlier courses based on topics like happiness and emotional health were rarely seen, but in view of the changing social environment and the needs of the youth, such courses have now become more popular than before. This is the reason why the interest of students is also increasing rapidly in this direction.

Where is this course being taught?

According to Delhi University, at present this course is being taught in 17 colleges of the university and the Department of Psychology. Major colleges where this course is available include Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Hindu College, Hansraj College, Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Gargi College, Daulat Ram College, Jesus and Mary College, Kirori Mal College and Atmaram Sanatan Dharma College.

Emphasis is also being given on Mind Lab

Many colleges are also developing additional facilities to make this course more effective. Miranda House and Daulat Ram College informed the university that they have established Mind Lab to promote studies and research related to this course. Other colleges are also planning to start similar facilities.

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In the modern round, lifestyle has changed over the extent. In many places, the situation is such that people are forced to live alone, but this loneliness is now snatching people’s breath. It has been revealed in the WHO’s recent report from Lonelyness to Social Connection, which states that 100 people are dying every hour due to loneliness. How dangerous it is and what is it, let’s know how to avoid it?

What makes the difference with loneliness?

According to the WHO report, loneliness not only affects the mental health, but it also affects physical health badly. This increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and untimely death. According to the new research, this problem has become more serious after the Kovid-19 epidemic. Youth and people living in cities are getting more vulnerable to it.

How dangerous is loneliness?

According to the published research in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Mental Health Problems in India have increased very fast during the corona epidemic. This figure is more worrying in urban areas, where 22% of people are experiencing loneliness. According to the report, 40% of the youth in the age group of 16-24 feel lonely, which is much higher than the 29% of the elderly aged 65-74 years. Apart from this, the Economic Survey 2024-25 also mentions that Mental health problems, including loneliness, can cause India $ 1.03 trillion economic loss between 2012-2030.

The constantly increasing threat to loneliness in India

The state of loneliness in India is also worrying. According to the report, 10.1% of people in the country are struggling with loneliness, and this percentage is very high in urban areas. Research has revealed that the increasing social distance after Kovid-19 and digital connections has increased loneliness. Experts believe that this problem is taking a serious form due to families being small, urbanization and busy lifestyle. In metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, the problems of tension and loneliness among youth have increased.

What is the effect on health?

According to the WHO, loneliness increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. Also, its connection is told by diseases like memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s. It has a lot of effect on mental health, due to which the risk of depression, anxiety and suicide increases significantly. People struggling with loneliness become weak at both physical and mental levels.

What do doctors give advice?

Dr. Sanjay Rai of Delhi AIIMS says that regular physical activities and social connections are very important to reduce loneliness. Taking a walk in the park or meeting friends can be beneficial for health. At the same time, youth should reduce screen time and should be included in offline activities. Elderly and weak immunity people need to take special care.

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