Udupi:St Lawrence Pre-University College, Moodubelle observes Int’l Suicide Prevention Day

By Pundalika Marate
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi, 17 Sep, 2013 :  St Lawrence Pre-University College, Moodubelle observed International suicide prevention Day, in association with mental health nursing department of KMC, Manipal, at the College auditorium, here recently.

 

The psychiatrists Shalini, Asha K and Nageshwar Rao were the resource persons, explained the students about different ways to avoid suicidal tendencies that is attributed due to poor self image, fear of failure, anxiety, pressures of competitive era.  They also laid stress on the precious life that cannot be taken away at will other God.  They also motivated the students about the counseling services available with non-governmental organizations, social welfare organizations, in order to contact them in their dire needs.

 

 

The nursing students staged a skit that has the message how an individual is burdening with several difficulties and how he gets over with grit and courage.

 

St Lawrence Pre-University College, Moodubelle principal Fr Paul Sequeira presided the programme.

 

Alwina D’Souza compered the programme.

 

The students and teachers of the College were present on the occasion.