GOVERNMENT ARTS COLLEGE, BAYAD
| Title of the Event/Program/Function | Special Lecture - 'Suicide Prevention in Youth: Awareness, Empathy and Action.' |
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| Date and Time | 09-10-2025 Time: 09:00:00 |
| Venue | Room No. 4, College Building |
| Organized by | Saptdhara (Samudayik Seva Dhara) |
| Objective of the Program | • Raise awareness about the causes, risk factors, and warning signs of suicide in youth. • Promote empathy and emotional understanding as essential tools for supporting peers in distress. • Encourage positive coping strategies and healthy outlets for stress and pressure. • Reduce stigma associated with mental health issues and promote help-seeking behaviour. • Inspire students to take proactive action in creating a supportive and caring environment within families, institutions, and communities. |
| Chief Guest/Invited Guests | Dr. Nilesh Gadhavi, Associate Professor, Gujarat Arts & Commerce College (Evening), Ahmedabad |
| Number of Students Participants | 147 |
| Number of Faculty Participants | 9 |
| Summary of Proceedings | 0 |
| Mode of Feedback | Online form and Paper form |
| Total Feedback Received | 55 |
| Summary of Feedback | Most of the students rated this lecture as Excellent |
| Outcome of the Event | • Understanding causes and risk factors that lead to youth suicide. • The role of empathy and active listening in supporting peers who may be experiencing distress. • Practical preventive measures and coping strategies that can be adopted at individual, family, and community levels. • The significance of open communication and seeking help without stigma. |
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| Report Prepared by | Dr. Anand K. Acharya, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Government Arts College, Bayad |
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