“India’s mental well‑being is at a
crossroads. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the country
carries one of the world’s highest treatment gaps in mental health—between 70%
and 92% of people needing care do not receive it. With only about one
psychiatrist per 100,000 people and an age‑adjusted suicide rate of 21.1 per
100,000, India faces a crisis that touches workplaces, families, and communities
alike. Rising stress among youth and professionals makes the need for
innovative, culturally resonant interventions more urgent than ever.”
According to industry observers, India faces a
significant gap between the requirement for trained mental well-being
professionals and their actual availability. With a vast population and
increasing psychological stressors, the existing professional-to-population
ratio remains far from adequate. This gap is especially visible in corporates,
MSMEs and emerging business ecosystems where performance pressure, uncertainty
and rapid change directly impact employee productivity and leadership
effectiveness.
Corporates and micro, small and medium
enterprises are increasingly recognising that mental well-being is not just a
personal issue but a strategic business priority. Organisations that actively
invest in emotional resilience, clarity of thinking and behavioural alignment
report improved engagement, better decision-making and sustained performance.
However, many still struggle to find practical frameworks that move beyond
awareness into measurable transformation.
Addressing this need, NLP Gurukul(™)has been
launched as a curated, internationally certified Neuro Linguistic Programming
workshop designed to ensure learning, retention and immediate real-world
application. The initiative focuses on creating sustainable internal shifts
that emerge naturally through awareness and structured practice, rather than
temporary motivational interventions.
The core theme driving the initiative, led by
Partha Roy, is “Create Sustainable Shift(™)” The approach emphasises long-term
behavioural alignment, clarity of communication and emotional regulation that
participants can apply across professional and personal contexts. By integrating
globally recognised NLP methodologies with contextual relevance for Indian
audiences, the programme aims to develop competent mental well-being
practitioners and conscious leaders.
To ensure maximum reach and accessibility, the
trainings are delivered through a hybrid model that combines in-person sessions
with advanced online learning techniques. This format enables participants from
different geographies to engage deeply with the curriculum while maintaining
flexibility. The hybrid structure also supports consistent follow-up, practice
and reinforcement, which are critical for lasting change.
A key focus of the initiative is expanding
access beyond metropolitan centres. NLP Gurukul(™)plans to actively reach Tier
2 cities, where awareness is growing but professional training opportunities
remain limited. By creating a steady pipeline of trained mental well-being
professionals across regions, the programme aims to decentralise expertise and
make support more locally available.
Regular sessions conducted every month further
ensure continuity and scalability. This structured frequency allows
individuals, corporates and aspiring practitioners to enter the ecosystem at
multiple points throughout the year, making participation more inclusive.
“Partha Roy as part of his Create Sustainable
Shift endeavour has brought Next Level NLP workshops on Mental Space Psychology
originated by Dr. Lucas Derks ..that works on the hypothesis that SPACE IS THE
PRIMARY ORGANISING PRINCIPLE OF THE MIND “ .
At its core, the initiative is driven by the
belief that mental well-being should be reachable and affordable for all. By
combining certification, practical tools and sustained learning frameworks, NLP
Gurukul(™) positions itself as a step towards bridging India’s growing mental
well-being gap while empowering individuals to create meaningful, lasting
change.
For more information on Neuro Linguistic
Programming and the programme framework, visit
https://iqcbs.com/neuro-linguistic-programming/
