World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Programme
Nursing
Awareness
1100+ Interested
About Program
Suicide prevention is a critical public health priority that requires compassion, timely action, and awareness. Every life lost represents a profound tragedy, but through collective effort and open dialogue, suicides can be prevented.
The World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Programme is organized to equip nursing students with the knowledge, clinical sensitivity, and practical skills needed to identify warning signs and offer timely psychological first aid. As future healthcare professionals, nursing students serve as a vital frontline defense in advocating for mental health, combating social stigma, and offering hope to individuals experiencing emotional distress.
Objectives of the Program
- Understand the public health impact and psychological factors associated with suicide.
- Recognize early warning signs, risk factors, and behavioural triggers in patients and peers.
- Apply effective communication and compassionate listening techniques during crisis situations.
- Identify available mental health resources, support networks, and referral pathways.
- Address and break down societal myths and stigma surrounding mental health challenges.
- Role-model advocate practices for suicidal prevention within healthcare settings and the wider community.
Program Schedule
| S. No | Time | Events / Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 09:00 AM – 09:05 AM | Welcome Address |
| 2 | 09:05 AM – 09:10 AM | Introduction to the Programme |
| 3 | 09:10 AM – 09:45 AM | World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Session |
| 4 | 09:45 AM – 09:55 AM | Role Play on World Suicide Prevention Day |
| 5 | 09:55 AM – 10:00 AM | Vote of Thanks |
Committee Members
Advisory Committee
- Dr. Devi Nanjappan, Principal, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing,Bengaluru
Event Coordinator
- Mr. Sunny Jerome, Assistant Professor, Dept.of Mental Health Nursing, Smt. Nagarathnamma College of Nursing.
