Jamshedpur : An insightful and emotionally resonant session on mental health was conducted today at the Adityapur – based National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jamshedpur.
The event was organized in collaboration with Jeevan Suicide Prevention Centre, Jamshedpur — a voluntary organization kniwn for its dedicated work in offering emotional support and counseling to individuals grappling with mental health challenges, including stress, depression, and suicidal ideation.
The session aimed to foster awareness and understanding of mental health among students, encouraging open conversations around issues often left unspoken.
With a focus on the unique pressures faced by students — including academic stress, career-related anxiety, familial expectations, and personal struggles — the session provided guidance on recognizing early warning signs and adopting healthy coping mechanisms. Most importantly, it highlighted the critical need for timely intervention and the availability of support systems to prevent extreme outcomes like suicide.
Representatives from Jeevan Suicide Prevention Centre shared details about their services and resources. They highlighted that the centre operates 24/7 and provides free, confidential, and empathetic counseling to people in crisis. Their mission is not only to prevent suicide but also to empower individuals to face life’s challenges with mental resilience.
Guidance Provided by Jeevan Suicide Prevention Centre
During the event, Mr. Deepak Dokaniya (Trustee), Ms. Gurpreet Kaur Bhatia (Joint Director), and Ms. Suchita Trehan from Jeevan Centre addressed the students. They emphasized that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, and it is essential to understand that every problem has a solution — all one needs is timely help. They also underlined the importance of treating mental health with the same seriousness as physical health.
Mental health experts Mr. Achinto Banerjee and Mr. Rajeev Ranjan educated students about early signs of stress and depression such as irregular sleep, social withdrawal, lack of interest, feelings of hopelessness, and self-blame. They encouraged students to recognize their own mental condition and to seek help without hesitation when needed.
The session covered various important topics including exam-related stress, early symptoms of depression, the necessity of psychological support, and identifying suicidal tendencies in time. Students were assured that mental health issues can affect anyone, and seeking help is a sign of strength — not weakness.
NIT Director Sutradhar Highlights the Program’s Importance for Students
Prof. Gautam Sutradhar, Director of NIT Jamshedpur, addressed the gathering and remarked that this dialogue session was not just an awareness program but also a source of introspection, acceptance, and courage for students to seek support for their mental well-being. He expressed hope that more such initiatives would be organized in the future to foster a healthy, strong, and emotionally secure academic environment.
The students showed great interest during the session. Many of them shared their queries and personal experiences. The event not only helped students understand mental health issues but also gave them reassurance that they are not alone when in need.
Registrar Col. Nishith Kumar Rai appreciated the initiative and stated that such sessions are the need of the hour. The academic pressure in technical institutes is immense, often leading to mental stress and depression among students. These sessions offer support and solutions to help them cope.
Towards the end of the program, the Jeevan Centre shared a counseling helpline number, email, and other resources through which students can seek assistance at any time. The event concluded on an emotional yet positive note, marking a vital step toward open conversations about mental health.
The session was attended by NIT Jamshedpur’s Deputy Director Prof. Ram Vinay Sharma, Registrar Col. (Dr.) Nishith Kumar Rai, Dean of Students Prof. Rakesh Pratap Singh, Dean of Academics Prof. Madhusudan Rao, Chief Warden Dr. Lalji Prasad, wardens of all hostels, Assistant Registrar and Media In-charge Sunil Kumar Bhagat, along with many student representatives of the institute.
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