The department of Psychiatry ,SDUMC, conducted  awareness program on 10/09/2025 on the event of world suicide prevention day with the theme, “Changing The Narrative On Suicide-Start The Conversation”. This triennial theme is with the call to action "Start the Conversation". It is about transforming how we perceive this

Complex issue and shifting from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support. By initiating these vital conversations, we can break down barriers, raise awareness, and create better cultures of support.

The program was held in government first grade collage, kolar. With gathering of students of about 200 in number.

The program began with the welcome address by Prof. Patrick. This was followed by inauguration ceremony with watering of plants. The keynote speech was given by Dr. jagadeash (clinical psychologist) and Dr. Mohan Reddy, (professor and HOD dept. of psychiatry).

Points such as markers for identification of a person prone to suicide and ways to identify them, how to prevent suicide, the reason for increasing incidence of suicide that too mainly in younger population  , how can they seek for help during these problems have been mainly highlighted.

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