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Dhubri Minds Speak Out: Ending Suicide Stigma
8 Sep
Summary
- Professionals urged greater awareness and early intervention.
- Event theme was 'Changing the Narrative on Suicide'.
- Emphasis placed on listening and supporting those in distress.
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, mental health experts convened at Dhubri Medical College and Hospital. The event aimed to foster greater awareness, empathy, and early intervention to combat suicide.
The program, organized by the Department of Psychiatry, centered on the theme "Changing the Narrative on Suicide." It encouraged students and the community to respond to those in distress with understanding and timely support, emphasizing the need to end mental health stigma.
Professionals like Dr. Dina Reza and Dr. Shyamanta Das highlighted that mental health deserves the same attention as physical health. They advocated for creating spaces where individuals feel comfortable seeking help, stressing that listening and support are crucial, not judgment.
Discussions also touched upon the romanticization of suicide in media and literature. The initiative involved students from local colleges, underscoring the role of young people in peer support and early distress recognition. The event concluded with a collective call for community involvement in suicide prevention efforts.
