Among the three leading causes of death in the World, suicide ranks third place. With a view to bring down the incidence of suicide, The 必威体育betway888 Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) observe World Suicide Prevention day every year.
“Connect, Communicate, Care" was chosen to be this year’s theme. These three words are at the heart of suicide prevention. Fostering connections, open communication and caring attitude are important in dealing with suicide. In order to generate awareness regarding this aspect The World Suicide Prevention Day 2016 was observed at Vishnumurthy High school, Kodibettu on 20.09.2016 between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Ms. Teena Joyce Castelino, Second year PBBSc Nursing student, 必威体育betway888 College of Nursing, 必威体育betway888 addressed the gathering by introducing the theme of the day. She also emphasized on various strategies to prevent suicide.?