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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)

http://epsyclinic.com/

https://yourdost.com/

https://mexpertonline.weebly.com/

https://www.lostalittle.com/

https://www.manastha.com/

http://www.banjaraacademy.org/

https://www.vandrevalafoundation.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


Testimonials

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

“Dear Mam, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you sincerely for today’s session. I truly appreciate the warmth and patience with which you listened to me. It meant a lot to feel heard and understood without any judgment. The guidance and simple, practical tips you shared really touched me – they gave me a sense of direction that I had been missing. I felt an immense sense of comfort and encouragement after talking with you, as after a very long time, I spoke so much today. Thank you once again for being so kind, understanding, and supportive. I’m genuinely grateful for the safe space you create and the care you bring into your work. – MBA 10/DBM02”

“At first it was really hard for me to step into that room because I was so nervous and hesitant and was rethinking whether I should go in or not but as I entered and had my first conversation with the counsellor, I felt relieved and with every other session I felt even more relieved and the confidence that I was lacking earlier suddenly started to take a positive shift which was something I didn’t expect from this. As the sessions passed, I could see the changes in me and my daily life, how I improved in organizing and finishing my daily routine, doing things and managing each activity which I thought were impossible for me to manage because of the clutter of everything in my brain. – IPM05”

“This helps. Just this. – IPM03”

“It was difficult for me to come to you, I am still healing from the hurt but I know now that what I did it was right, and that sometimes doing the right thing doesn’t give happy experiences instantly but eventually it makes me learn. – IPM03”

“I feel really at peace and relieved after I share everything that’s been going on in my life with someone who listens to me without any judgement and also gives me advices whenever and wherever am wrong. – IPM03”

“I truly don’t have enough words to express how much you have helped me introspect and understand things from a healthier and completely new perspective. It honestly amazes me that someone so young can carry such depth and wisdom you are genuinely one of the wisest people I’ve come across in my life so far. Sometimes I wonder what I would have done without your consistent support, which allowed me to gently see and feel in this way about myself, it’s “our” work towards my healing journey. I may be doing the inner work, but your guidance has been the navigation. You are wise, emotionally intelligent, empathetic, kind, and yet so beautifully logical at the same time. Looking back at everything that happened with me and to me, I now feel somewhere deep down I needed those experiences because they eventually led me to this space, and to you. So yes, this feels a little bittersweet. In the midst of difficult circumstances, I feel I’ve found not just a therapist, but someone I deeply respect and feel safe with almost like a friend, in the most professional and graceful way. Thank you for being you. – MBA 10 ”

“Dear Ma’am, Thank you for these sessions. I really appreciate your sincere efforts. You have been of very help and guidance. – MBA 10”

“The experience was amazing. There was no time when i had to suffer alone after starting therapy, i always had support and i finally felt that i can voice my feelings out. I am very grateful to Akriti ma’am. – IPM03”

“I had a very positive and comfortable experience during the overall counselling sessions I had with the counsellor. The counsellor was extremely patient, understanding and created a safe space where I could openly share my thoughts without feeling judged. She listened and offered practical insights that helped me reflect on my situation more clearly. I particularly appreciated her calm approach and the way she guided the conversation in a supportive and professional manner. Overall, the session was very helpful and reassuring and I am grateful for the guidance provided. – IPM03”

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