As the pandemic and lockdowns extend into the academic year 2021 22 also, the consequences and after effects have taken a different turn. Observing the toll not only on physical health but also mental health, the Department of Mathematics decided to organize an interactive session with a mental health care expert – Dr Shameena Abdullah, psychiatrist. Primarily an initiative for student and staff welfare, the objective was to gain tips on how to deal with mental fatigue and stress due to the pandemic.The participants found the session useful, encouraging and a relief fom certain apprehensions. They felt it was a big help in dealing with the stress and strain imposed by the pandemic.