The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) has unveiled significant steps to enhance student welfare initiatives to focus on mental health and well-being within the campus community. As one of the initiatives, IIT Kanpur organized ‘Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training’ in collaboration with professionals from the Suicide Prevention India Foundation (SPIF).
The training was conducted on March 13 and 14 and saw participation from 110 selected individuals, including faculty, staff, hall managers, doctors, nurses, security personnel, and students. This training was aimed at equipping its community members with vital skills to support individuals in crises.
Through this training, the experts highlighted the importance of identifying warning signs, intervening effectively, and connecting individuals with necessary resources. The training sessions, featuring interactive workshops and practical exercises, provide participants with valuable insights into suicide prevention strategies and the significance of offering empathetic support.
The training was conducted on March 13 and 14 and saw participation from 110 selected individuals, including faculty, staff, hall managers, doctors, nurses, security personnel, and students. This training was aimed at equipping its community members with vital skills to support individuals in crises.
Through this training, the experts highlighted the importance of identifying warning signs, intervening effectively, and connecting individuals with necessary resources. The training sessions, featuring interactive workshops and practical exercises, provide participants with valuable insights into suicide prevention strategies and the significance of offering empathetic support.
