World Suicide Prevention Day held at Noney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Noney, October 18 2023:
The District Mental Health Programme and District Health Society in Noney observed World Suicide Prevention Day with the theme "Creating Hope Through Action" on Wednesday at Tengkonjang Hr Sec School, Longmai-3 Noney.
Khuigai Kamei, principal of Jadonang Memorial College, Makujinang Philip Kamei, principal of Tengkonjang High School, and Dr Zianthuilung Kamei, CMO Noney, attended the ceremony as chief guest, guest of honour, and functional president, respectively.
The dignitaries spoke on the preventive measures for the youth committing suicides, particularly from the age between 15 to 29 years.
To avoid depression and bed mood, one must interact with people and play games and have fun, they said, adding that reading the Bible in private is beneficial in avoiding evil impulses.
In connection with the observance of "World Mental Health Day" and "World Suicide Prevention Day", an essay writing competition for Class-XI & XII students and a drawing competition for high school students were held, followed by presentation of cash award and certificates to winners of the first, second, and third places.