Workshops
Trauma Sensitization
26 December 2025The Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing (CMHW) hosted an online Trauma Sensitization Workshop aimed at building awareness and understanding of trauma through a transdiagnostic perspective. The session was facilitated by Ms. Arpita Roy, Chartered Clinical Psychologist (UK), M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from NIMHANS (1995), and a former NHS (UK) Clinician with 16 years of experience in mental health services.
Date: 26 December 2025 | Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Duration: 3 hours | Free of charge.
- Develop a basic understanding of trauma and complex trauma
- Understand the long-term effects of trauma across the lifespan
- Become familiar with major theoretical frameworks of trauma
- Learn how trauma-informed thinking can guide supportive and therapeutic work
Sensitization Workshop on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Oct 01-02, 2025The Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing (CMHW) conducted a Sensitization Workshop on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, held on 1st and 2nd October 2025. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about mental health issues and equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for suicide prevention and crisis response.
- Understanding mental health and common psychological challenges
- Awareness of warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide
- Practical guidance on how to respond to someone in crisis
- Suicide prevention strategies and intervention techniques
- Guidelines for referring individuals to professional mental health support
- Building a supportive and stigma-free environment on campus
Academic Mentors and Student Guides Training
2025A comprehensive training workshop for Academic Mentors and Student Guides, focused on preparing them to effectively support incoming students. The session covered essential aspects of communication, inclusivity, and mentorship to ensure a safe and supportive environment for mentees.
- Guidance on interacting with and supporting incoming mentees
- Building inclusive environments with awareness of gender and sexuality
- Overview of IIT Kanpur's academic curriculum to assist mentees effectively
- Key responsibilities and expectations from mentors
- Understanding consent and maintaining respectful bounds
- Awareness of digital safety and responsible online interactions
Tele-MANAS Workshop
Mar 02, 2025A workshop on Promoting Social Connectedness, held exclusively for PhD Scholars at IIT Kanpur. The session was facilitated by professional counsellors from the Institute Counselling Service (ICS) and aimed at building a strong peer support network among research scholars.
- Discussions on social connectedness and mental health
- Practical tips to build a strong support network
- Peer activities for collaboration and friendships
- Wellness strategies for PhD challenges
Cleanliness Staff Sensitization
AnnuallyAn intensive sensitization workshop dedicated to the cleanliness staff of IIT Kanpur. The session aimed to sensitize them about mental health and equip them to identify and respond to red flags among hall resident students.
- Sensitization on mental health awareness
- Training to identify red flags in students
- Guidelines for referring students to professional help
Working Staff Sensitization
AnnuallyHeld on World Suicide Prevention Day, this intensive sensitization workshop was dedicated to the working staff of IIT Kanpur, including hall staff, library staff, paramedic staff, and hall managers.
- Sensitization on mental health awareness
- Training to identify red flags in students
- Suicide prevention and management protocols
- Guidelines for referring students to professional help
Sensitization Workshop by External Speakers
Nov 2024A 3-day sensitization workshop featuring external speakers, aimed at raising mental health awareness among the staff, faculty, and students of IIT Kanpur.
- Day 1: Sensitization sessions for staff and faculty
- Day 2: Interactive sessions with students
- Day 3: Open forum and Q&A with external speakers