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Infotech Students Lead Mental Wellness Drive in Jaffna Schools
In a pioneering initiative that bridges technology and compassion, students from Don Bosco Infotech, Kilinochchi, led a transformative half-day workshop on student mental wellness for 30 principals and counselors from government schools in the Jaffna region. 'Revyv’, an AI-powered mental health management app developed by the Infotech students and powered by Carelabs was the highlight of the event.
The event, moderated by Fr. Dr. Ashok Amaladoss, SDB, was graced by Zonal Educational Director of Jaffna, Thiru. Kamalarajan, who lauded the young innovators for their commitment to the mental health of their peers. “These students are not just learning technology—they are using it to build a more caring society,” he remarked during his address.
At the heart of the programme was ‘Revyv’, an AI-powered mental health management app developed by the Infotech students and powered by Carelabs. Through live demonstrations, the team showcased how the app offers accessible self-care tools, mood tracking, and guided wellness exercises tailored for young users.
Speaking on the vision behind the project, a student representative explained, “We wanted to create something that helps students like us handle stress and anxiety before it becomes too heavy. ‘Revyv’ is like a friend who listens and guides you.”
Fr. Amaladoss highlighted the deeper educational purpose behind the initiative, saying, “At Don Bosco Infotech, our goal is to form young people who not only master technology but also use it for the good of others. This is faith in action through innovation.”
The attending school leaders expressed admiration for the student-led approach, noting its potential to reshape mental health awareness in schools. One participant, a counselor from Jaffna Central Zone, shared, “It’s inspiring to see young minds leading this conversation. Their empathy and technical brilliance give us hope for our students.”
This initiative is a shining example of Salesian education in action—equipping youth to become “good Christians and upright citizens” through creativity, service, and solidarity.
The workshop concluded with a networking session where principals and counselors discussed integrating Revyv into their school wellness programs.
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