Wellness at CeNSE

CeNSE is committed to creating a safe, supportive and respectful environment for everyone. We aim at maintaining the mental well-being of the CeNSE family and are available for any wellness- related concerns that you might have.

Report a concern here anonymously: https://forms.office.com/r/i9LBSPkUH9

 

Our Commitment to Wellbeing

CeNSE strives to maintain a culture where every student, staff, and faculty member feels heard, supported, and respected. The Wellness Committee provides a safe space for confidential conversations, guidance, and support.

Whether you’re facing stress, academic pressure, interpersonal conflict, or mental health concerns, you’re not alone — support is available.

Get the required support:

Reach out to the IISc wellness centre for professional counselling, therapy and wellness services.

Go to IISc Wellness Centre: https://wellness.iisc.ac.in/

They offer:
· Free therapy and counseling sessions
· Workshops and awareness sessions
· Referrals to clinical psychologists or psychiatrists

You can contact Mr. Justin Johnson, the wellness coordinator for CeNSE
Email: justinj@iisc.ac.in
Ph: 8197693209

If you’d like to talk to someone within the department, you’re welcome to reach out to any of the members listed below. They are available for a confidential conversation, ready to listen without judgment, and can guide you to helpful resources if needed.

Faculty


Prof. Akshay Naik
Professor
anaik@iisc.ac.in

Prof. Gayathri Pillai
Assistant Professor
gpillai@iisc.ac.in

Prof. Srinivasan Raghavan
Professor
sraghavan@iisc.ac.in

Staff


Divya C
Outreach coordinator, CeNSE
Email

Sabiha S
Chief Technologist – Projects Office
Email

Himaganga
Facility Technologist, MNCF
Email

Rekha M
Senior Facility Technologist, NNFC
Email

Bharath Govind
Postdoctoral Fellow
Email

Students


Abdul Kashif
PhD student
Email

Anil Yadav
PhD Student
Email

Anindita T
PhD Student
Email

Arup Basak
PhD Student
Email

Debnath S
PhD Student
Email

Vivek Dey
PhD Student
Email

Anupam Yedida
PhD Student
Email

Raeann Jesma
PhD Student
Email

Soubhik Pal
PhD Student
Email

Sushil K S
PhD Student
Email

Taha Saquib
PhD Student
Email

Vijeyan C
PhD Student
Email

Anonymously Report an Issue

If you are not comfortable speaking directly to someone, you can report your concern anonymously. All submissions are reviewed by a small internal panel with utmost confidentiality.

Submit an Anonymous Report: https://forms.office.com/r/i9LBSPkUH9

 

    In Case of Urgent Help

    If you or someone you know is facing an immediate mental health crisis, please seek help urgently.

    Contact: Dr. Gayathri Pillai, or Prof. Akshay Naik
    Or reach out to any of the wellness members and they will connect you to the faculty.