Psychological Safety

MedTech Hack and other RSOs/classes at Georgia Tech strive for a welcoming and safe environment for everyone.

"Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests."
- Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Anti-Harassment Policy

If you or anyone you know is ever feeling unsafe or uncomfortable with another student or adult, please feel free to talk to the appropriate person, whether its a faculty advisor for a club, a professor for a class, or EOCCM.

Contacts for those competing in MedTech Hack
Faculty Advisor - Prof. Kinsey Herrin
Work Email: Kinsey.herrin@me.gatech.edu
Work Number: +1 (404) 894-6269

Lead Director - Samiksha Sriram
Work Email: samikshasriram@gatech.edu
Feel free to contact via Discord privately as well

You may also contact anyone on our Organizing Team via Discord privately

We are all engineers, and our hackathon is not just about medical devices: the well-being of all students and mentors is valued here. No one should be alone in their thoughts, Georgia Tech is a place where it is okay to freely speak your mind. If you or anyone you know is dealing with an issue at home, school, with a relationship, etc. please feel free to talk to any of the aforementioned people about it. School and club work is not worth your mental well-being or safety. Please prioritize your mental health.

If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away

• Call 911 (or GTPD, 404-894-2500, if on GT campus) for emergency services.

• Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

• Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Support is also available via live chat. Para ayuda en español, llame al 988.

If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, do not leave him or her alone. Try to get the person to seek help immediately from an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional. Take seriously any comments about suicide or wishing to die. Even if you do not believe your family member or friend will actually attempt suicide, the person is clearly in distress and can benefit from your help in receiving mental health treatment. 

Resources:
Contact NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health)
Mayo Clinic: What to do when someone is thinking about suicide
The Trevor Project (information & support for LGBTQ+ young people)