Many educational institutions have made significant strides in developing systems to address the mental health and overall wellbeing of students within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The establishment of institutional support services, particularly through wellbeing centers located on campus, has become a vital component of these efforts. These centers play a crucial role in effectively supporting the mental health needs of students, and their success has set a powerful example for other HEIs across the country. Institutions that have developed such robust support systems are viewed by the Ministry of Education as model institutions—pioneers in fostering a supportive environment that promotes positive mental health, resilience, and overall wellbeing among students.

These exemplary institutions are being recognized for their advanced approaches to mental health and student wellbeing. As a result, Exemplar Visits by designated teams are scheduled regularly to observe and learn from these model institutions. The aim of these visits is to gain insights into the best practices adopted by these institutions to address student mental health and wellbeing. By documenting and consolidating these practices, the intention is to make them available for wider dissemination, enabling other institutions to replicate these successful strategies in their own settings.

The team conducting these visits include officials from the Ministry of Education (MoE), faculty members from various HEIs, and senior resource persons from the mental wellbeing field. This team engages in detailed evaluations of the identified model institutions, focusing on promoting sustainable support structures for mental health and wellbeing on campuses. Their goal is to facilitate the adoption of these best practices by other institutions, thereby expanding the reach of effective mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the broader higher education sector.