Discourse on suicide prevention held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 29 2022:
Under the aegis of National Mental Health Programme, NHM Manipur, Ningol Club and District Mental Programme, DHS, NHM Thoubal jointly organised a one-day targeted intervention programme on suicide prevention for youth at the Club's temporary office located at Heirok Part-III Champrathong on Wednesday.
In a release, Ningol Club informed that the programme was attended by CADA president Hijam Priyokumar, Club president Sophiya Khundongbam and DMHP Thoubal programme coordinator Mayanglangbam Chandrakumar Singh as presidium members.
During the programme, Psychiatrist Dr H Angomcha spoke on the topic 'Overview, causes and risk factor of suicide', psychiatrist Dr A Ranita Devi on 'Warning signs of suicide and suicide risks assessment', District Hospital Thoubal clinical psychologist Konsamcha Kishorchand on 'Psychological First aids and basic supportive counselling', District Hospital Chandel psychiatrist Dr Kh Robindro on 'Suicide Prevention' as resource persons.