Jamshedpur, Sep. 4: City�s suicide prevention centre �Jeevan� will be organizing a series of programs to enhance awareness against suicides in Jamshedpur on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) observed on 10th September.
With the help of various Clubs, awareness Rallies, Paintings etc are being planned by the management committee if Jeevan. As a part of the programme, a student’s rally will be flagged off by Fr Pius, Principal, Loyola School, from Postal Park Bistupur on September 10 at 10 am which would traverse through the main road in Bistupur with students holding placards making the citizens aware against suicide.
The rally would culminate at ‘Jeevan’ Centre at Q Road, Bistupur. Participating School for this year’s event will be Jusco School, South Park, said, a press communique.
The main programme will be held at Auditorium of SNTI, Bistupur on September 10 evening.
The press communique further said that during the main program, educational institutions, which have put in best efforts during last academic year to manage Stress among their students, would be recognized with Jeevan Trophies.
The student Groups, who presented the best Skit Play on the theme �Take a Minute and Save a Life� as declared by WHO for the depressed and suicidal, would also be felicitated on the occasion.
Dr. Manoj Sahu of TMH will deliberate on the dangers of Blue Whale Game and tips to save children from it.
It may be noted that Jeevan, city’s only suicide prevention Centre, is a member of the International Organization, �Befrienders Worldwide�, UK.
It provides emotional support to the depressed, distressed and suicidal by demonstrating that we care, empathize and accept him with confidentially
The World Health Organization (WHO) requests all organizations and Individuals of the world, who are working for Suicide Prevention to observe 10th September as World Suicide Prevention Day to increase awareness in the society against it.