2nd Student Tragedy at IIT Kharagpur: Institute Scrambles to Fix Mental Health Issues
IIT Kharagpur is reviewing its mental health services following the death of a third-year student. The institute already offers counseling programs, but officials acknowledge there are gaps after the student had previously used these services. This is the second student death in a year, and the institute is looking to improve its support systems.
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IIT Kharagpur revisits mental health efforts
2nd Student Tragedy at IIT Kharagpur Institute Scrambles to Fix Mental Health Issues
An official from IIT Kharagpur announced plans to reassess its mental health initiatives following the tragic incident where a third-year BTech student was discovered deceased on campus. Director V.K. Tewari, along with dean of students Bhargav Maitra and other administrators, convened a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the matter. The institute currently offers a comprehensive array of counseling services aimed at supporting students’ mental health needs. However, the recent death indicates areas where improvements are necessary, according to the official’s statement.
IIT Kharagpur reviews mental health services
An institute official mentioned that they will soon introduce new guidelines for their mental health programs. Regarding Devika Pillai, the student who passed away, the official noted that she had utilized counseling services at the institute. They also stated that they are reviewing all records to understand any shortcomings that may have contributed to the incident.
In a Facebook post, Awaaz, IIT Kharagpur’s student media body, expressed dismay over the situation, noting it as the second tragic incident within the past year.
Support offered after IIT Kharagpur loss
In light of recent events, we encourage individuals facing distress to reach out for support through the following services: the Suicide Prevention Helpline at https://icallhelpline.org and the Counselling Centre Service at IIT Kharagpur, accessible via https://www.counsellingcentre.iitkgp.ac.in
Devika’s family has departed for Kerala along with her remains.
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