September 13th 2024.
Last week in Bhubaneswar, a special event was held at Bhaja Kala Mandap to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day. The event was organized by Manam Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness. The chief guest of the event was Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda, who emphasized the importance of frequent sensitization programs and encouraging individuals to pursue hobbies as a means of taking care of their mental well-being.
Commissioner Panda also stressed the need for collective efforts to bring down the alarming rates of suicide to zero. The guest of honor at the event was Mala Mishra, the Pro-Vice Chairperson of DPS Kalinga. In her address, Mishra brought attention to the rising cases of suicide among children and shared the steps that DPS Kalinga is taking to address this sensitive issue.
Mishra commended the efforts of Manam Foundation and highlighted the importance of counseling in preventing suicide. She also mentioned how DPS Kalinga promotes buddy counseling techniques, such as peer counseling and empathy circles, to support students in need. Other notable speakers at the event included Amrit Pattojoshi, the Secretary of the Indian Psychiatric Society, and Sridhar M Kadam, the Director of the Indian Institute of Public Health.
The event was presided over by Anuradha Mahapatra, the founding director of Manam Foundation. Mahapatra shared her thoughts on the importance of raising awareness about mental health and the role that organizations like Manam Foundation play in promoting mental wellness. The event was a great success in bringing together individuals from different backgrounds to work towards the common goal of preventing suicide and promoting mental health.
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