IIT Kanpur Launches Major Mental Health Initiative After Suicides
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News18•22-01-2026, 22:18
IIT Kanpur Launches Major Mental Health Initiative After Suicides
- •IIT Kanpur has expanded its 'Mental Health and Wellness Center' with ten experienced psychologists and a panel of senior doctors.
- •24-hour emergency mental health support is now available for students experiencing anxiety or distress.
- •A 'peer mentoring' program has been introduced, where senior students act as 'elder siblings' to guide and support juniors.
- •New students will undergo mental health screening in their first week to identify and address stress early.
- •Security guards, mess staff, and other campus personnel are being trained to identify and report signs of student distress to the administration.
Why It Matters: IIT Kanpur implements comprehensive mental health support and early intervention to prevent student suicides.
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