SAMVAD – The Happiness Center

“SAMVAD – The Happiness Center” is an initiative towards the positive mental health by Gujarat Technological University. SAMVAD focuses on “Prevention is better than cure” where Social, Psychological, Emotional and Academic need of the students and staff members are taken care of with various awareness program are conducted. The center caters to diverse mental health need of individuals of all age and groups where we assist them in clarifying the issues, exploring options, developing strategies and increasing self-awareness.

Quote by Honorable . Vice Chancellor:-

As we all know, life in this new world is very hectic and competitive, and the level of stress is increasing day by day, causing impairment in our mental health. Keeping this in mind, we conclude that happiness is the antidote to such a problem. So, university established a “SAMVAD- The Happiness Centre”. In this center, greater emphasis is placed on the happiness of all individuals, including employees and student, so that they can feel free to express themselves.

                                                                                                                                                      -Prof. (Dr.) Navin Sheth
                                                                                                                                                          Vice chancellor GTU

SERVICES AT SAMVAD CENTER:

o Brief psychotherapy
o Anger & Stress management
o Interpersonal relationship issue
o Parent guidance and training
o Family and marital therapy
o Trauma and crisis management
o Grief counselling
o Stress and lifestyle management
o Mental health promotion
o Cognitive behavior therapy

ASSESSMENTS PROVIDED:

o Personality Assessment
o Occupational Stress index
o Motivation Inventory
o Anxiety Scale
o Depression Scale
o Emotional Maturity & Intelligence Scale
o Spots Inventories

For an appointment or to get advice, please visit the center at

SAMVAD -the happiness center
Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad

Ms. Manisha Gauniyal
Room No.: A-016 (A-0 Student Section Ground Floor GTU Building)
Timing: Available from 10:30am to 6:00pm.
Contact us: manisha@gtu.edu.in No. 079-23267-675