Mental Health and Well-Being
Mental Health and Well-Being Committee (MHWB) has been constituted to take care of the mental health, psychological concerns and well-being of its stakeholders i.e. students, faculty and staff at Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya (IIM BG). The committee aims to provide preventive and practical solutions to overcome the negative emotional responses and concurrent anxiety associated with uncertain events, such as the outbreak of Covid-19.
In relation to the COVID pandemic, we emphasize that ‘this too shall pass’ and we need to be physically and psychologically strong. This message should be strongly borne in our minds. The key is to stay optimistic and focus on our health and well-being.
If you are suffering from psychological distress or have any queries with regards to your psychological health, feel free to contact any member, mentioned in the list given below. We have also listed below some helpline numbers and other resources available for remote counseling. Stay healthy and happy!
Point of Contacts at the Institute
Dr. Remya Lathabhavan chairpersonmhwb@iimbg.ac.in / remya.l@iimbg.ac.in
Ms Akriti Bhatt akriti.b@iimbg.ac.in
Dr. Namita Ruparel namita.r@iimbg.ac.in
Dr Sujit Sekhar Moharana sujit.m@iimbg.ac.in
Helpline Numbers for Mental Health
Tele-MANAS (टेली-मानस) 14416 / 1800-891-4416
Manodarpan (मनोदर्पण) 8448440632
Government toll-free helpline number by NIMHANS 08046110007
Ministry of AYUSH helpline no 011-23978046
iCall by TISS 022-25521111
Remote Counselling for Mental Health (through chat, call or email)
https://mexpertonline.weebly.com/
Intake form – Mental Health Support
Mental Health and Wellbeing page to enable students to register for counselling support. Google Form to facilitate student intake for counselling services. Click Here
Student Testimonials
Students at IIM Bodh Gaya have shared the following anonymised reflections based on their experience with on-campus counselling services. These testimonials are intended to highlight the impact of psychological support and encourage students to prioritise their mental health and well-being.
“It was a great experience, I feel safer and supported. Not alone.”
“It was fun, fruitful and I enjoyed my time sharing my things. It’s good to get different perspectives.”
“No one really talks about how Important talking about your mental health is. Conversation with Akriti felt like having a conversation with a long-time understanding friend. Thank you.”
“Before I visited, I always saw counselling sessions of no use but until I met with Mam and actually felt the need and improvement. It was really a very great experience.” – Student IPM03
“It has really helped me a lot. It makes me feel much better and appreciate the little but important things in life. It brought to my notice haw I was worrying so much for trivial issues and taught me to focus on the bigger picture”
“The counselling session was helpful and comfortable. The counsellor listened patiently and gave useful guidance it helped me feel more clear Overall it was a positive experience.”
“I had a good experience. She is a good listener and gives practical solutions. She makes you see the reality, which is harsh often, in a very polite manner. I have seen positive impact.”
“It’s good and helpful”
“I came into counselling struggling with sleep, but I walked away with so much more. By focusing on one task at a time and using journaling to organize my thoughts, I finally found a rhythm that works. The best part isn’t just the better sleep, it’s how much more positive I feel about myself and feeling less overwhelmed. I’m less harsh on myself and more engaged with the people around me. This experience has truly improved my quality of life.”
“Now, I can think properly and rationally”
“The sessions were really helpful and helped me with my productivity as well as improving my relationship with others.” – MBA 10
“It helped to make my thoughts more cohesive.” – IPM 03
