Banaras Hindu University to organise week-long campaign on suicide prevention

"It advocates for transforming the perception of suicide from one of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support," an official release from BHU states.

BHU's campaign will involve students from the main campus, South Campus at Barkachha, and university schools.

The campaign will involve students from the main campus, South Campus at Barkachha, and university schools. (Representative image/ file)

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is organising week long campaign ahead of the Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2024. The week-long campaign commenced on September 4, with the intention of engaging with students at various levels to spread awareness and promote help seeking behaviour and well-being.

Theme of this week is “Changing the Narrative on Suicide – Start the Conversation.” Activities planned for the campaign include poster-making, open mic sessions, slogan writing, an interactive talk, a play, and other awareness-raising events, which is in alignment with the theme.

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“It advocates for transforming the perception of suicide from one of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support,” an official release from BHU states.

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The campaign will involve students from the main campus, South Campus at Barkachha, and university schools. It is being led by the Dean of Students and coordinated by the Associate Dean of Students (Student Development) and the Student Counsellor, with active contributions from Dr. SRK Fellows.

Through this campaign, BHU reaffirms its dedication to educating students and the wider community about mental health signs, available resources, and the importance of seeking help. The team behind this initiative believes that by addressing and challenging the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide, individuals will be encouraged to seek support without fear of judgment.

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