'World Suicide Prevention Day' observed at Langathel
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 16 2021:
District Mental Health Programme on Thursday observed the '19th World Suicide Prevention Day 2021' under the theme "Creating Hope Through Action" at Health and Wellness Centre, Langathel.
The programme was attended by Wangjing-Tentha Assembly Constituency MLA, Paonam Brojen; Thoubal Deputy Commissioner, Rangnamei Rang Peter; CMO Thoubal, Dr Y Nokul; District Surveillance Officer, Dr Kh Trustee and PHC Khongjom MO, Dr Th Somananda as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Paonam Brojen expressed his concern with the increasing number of suicide cases and emphasized on the role played by various stakeholders in preventing suicide.
District Programme Manager, Ch Basanta stated that the World suicide prevention day was observed to give awareness on the cause and effect of suicide to the masses.
Senior Psychiatrist, Dr H Angomcha and Dr Trustee also enlightened the gathering on various underlying cause of suicide and urged the people to contact health centres or the mental health helpline number "104" for assistance in mental health related issues.
The programme was also participated by staff of Health and Wellness Centre Langathel and ASHAs.