Jaipur. The Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, organized an awareness programme on World Suicide Prevention Day under the theme “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.” The programme aimed to promote mental health awareness and encourage a supportive environment where individuals can openly share their feelings and seek help when needed.
The programme was held under the guidance of Prof. Prerna Puri, Head, Department of Psychology. Dr. Tejendra Kaur attended as the guest and encouraged students to remain attentive to mental health and promote positive and open communication. Senior faculty member Dr. Chandrani Sen also participated in the programme, which was organized by Dr. Jyoti.
A Poster-Making Competition and a Short Speech Competition were also conducted. Students enthusiastically presented their ideas on mental health, emotional support and suicide prevention.
In the Poster-Making Competition, Surbhi secured first position, Janisha second and Vanshika third. In the Speech Competition, Ayesha won first position, Aashi second and Aditya third. The winners were felicitated with prizes for their performance.
A large number of students participated in the programme and contributed to spreading awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. The event conveyed the message that every person matters, every story matters, and pathways to help and support are always available.