World Suicide Prevention Day observance held
Source: The Sangai Express
Noney, October 18 2023:
The observance of World Suicide Prevention Day was held today at Tengkonjang Higher Secondary School, Longmai-3, Noney District Headquarters.
The District Mental Health Program and District Health Society, Noney organised the observance under the theme 'Creating Hope through Action' .
Khuigai Kamei, Principal Jadonang Memorial College; Makujinang Philip Kamei, Principal Tengkonjang Higher Secondary School and Dr Zianthuilung Kamei, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) graced the programme as the chief guest, guest of honour and functional president respectively.
The dignitaries spoke about the various preventive measures for suicide and maintained that socializing and engaging in welfare activities will help in fighting against depression and other psychological distress which will lead to a healthy and productive lifestyle.
In connection with the observance, an essay writing competition for Class XI and XII students and a drawing competition for high school students was also held.
The winners were awarded cash prizes and certificates.