Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh India, India
‘Suicide’ is a severe health issue taboo to be spoken about, in a culturally diverse and sensitive society like India. ‘Suicidal behavior’ is inexplicable despite many explorations (Bryan and Rudd, 2016). Discussing sensitive and difficult topics by the educators is in a way empowerment for students (Sedlovskaya, 2022). The presenters intend to share the impact of a debate organized by a debating club of a leading AACSB accredited premier Higher Education Institutes (HEI) in India. The intervention was to make students discuss and debate a difficult issue such as “death by suicide”. The intention was to ingrain understanding of psychological safety and non-violent communication trough a “learning by doing” pedagogy which is strengthening the grand challenge of mental well-being of youth ie., SDG 3 targets. HEIs need to nurture future ready authentic leaders within their campuses (SDG#4), who upon joining their world of work, play a vital role in establishing a psychological safe organisation and normalize conversations around mental health (SDG#3), thus contributing in mainstreaming and supporting colleagues who are dealing with mental health issues. Deloitte’s Mental Health Survey 2022 has reported that around 80 percent of the Indian workforce has reported mental health issues in 2022. But is anyone talking? So debate it to eliminate it!
This session is part of the Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC@AOM). A separate TLC@AOM registration fee of $120 (USD) is required. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to register is 11 August, unless sold out. Register for TLC@AOM.
