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Lucknow University Fights Silence on Suicide
10 Sep
Summary
- University of Lucknow observed World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday.
- Activities focused on suicide prevention, resilience, and listening.
- Students engaged with film clips, street plays, and 'Tree of Hope'.
University of Lucknow actively observed World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday, embracing the theme "Umeed: Beyond the Silence." The psychology department's Psyche Hub Club and Happy Thinking Laboratory spearheaded a series of awareness events aimed at encouraging students to speak about emotional distress and seek timely support. These initiatives underscored the critical importance of suicide prevention and building resilience through non-judgmental listening.
The auditorium hosted screenings of film clips from "Chhichhore," sparking discussions on academic and social pressures, failure, and the courage to seek help. Students were reminded that difficult circumstances do not define their self-worth. A street play by the Pran Foundation highlighted the need for recognizing signs of distress and offering compassionate support, urging students to become catalysts for change and spread hope.
Further engagement included the "Tree of Hope" activity, where students wrote messages on leaves about life's beauty, and "Mystery Boxes" for anonymous guidance. Pamphlets detailing warning signs, preventive measures, peer support, and helpline numbers were distributed, equipping students with vital resources.
