Officer stresses need to raise awareness about social dimensions of suicide
Health officials and legal authorities in Belagavi held an awareness program to address the social dimensions of suicide. The event emphasized the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging open communication to prevent suicide.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives aimed at suicide prevention are critical for addressing rising mental health concerns in society.
The district legal services authority organised an awareness programme about Suicide Prevention as part of “World Suicide Prevention Day” in Belagavi on Thursday (September 10).
The event held at the K.L.S. Gogte College auditorium was aimed at creating awareness among youth, parents, teachers, civil society members and others.
Geetha Kamble, district Mental Health Programme director, said that “there is a need for creating awareness among the people about the social dimensions of issues like suicide.”
She emphasised that suicide was not merely a personal issue but a public health concern with serious repercussions for families and the society.
According to World Health Organisation (WHO) reports, over 720,000 people worldwide die by suicide annually. She explained that September 10th is observed globally as “World Suicide Prevention Day” to raise public awareness about preventing suicide,’’ she said.
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