STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: 10 September is observed each year as World Suicide Prevention Day worldwide and to mark the occasion, National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) under National Health Mission, Assam is carrying out various activities to spread awareness about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in all the districts of Assam. The Mental Health Programme Unit organized an interactive session at Phanidhar Datta Hall, Guwahati University in collaboration with the Department of Sociology. Dr Prakash Barman, State Consultant of NMHP, Dr Nabin Bhuyan, Consultant TELE-MANAS, Dr Ranjan Kakati, Director of Students Welfare, Dr Shabeena Yasmin Saikia, Head of the Department of Sociology, Guwahati University among others was present at the event. During the interactive session, many issues regarding mental health and suicide prevention were discussed and insights were shared. All the attendees were of the opinion that it is the need of the hour to talk and spread awareness regarding mental health, mental illness, stress and its management in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing lifestyle. The participants in the event were also made aware of the toll-free helpline number 14416 -TeleMANAS, for any mental health issues including suicide.
It can be mentioned that such interactive events have already been conducted at Handique Girls College and Dispur College recently. The NMHP units in all districts have also conducted awareness meetings in schools and colleges.
Also Watch: