St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva, Community Health Centre and NSS unit of our college jointly took up the ‘World Suicide Control Day’ program at ‘Savud Saba Bhavan’ on 27-09-2023.

College Students invoked prayer. Mrs Maria Jacintha Furtado Principal Incharge welcomed all. Dr Ritika Salian of Udupi District Hospital inaugurated the function of medical camp. She spoke on Psychological Depression, mental stress and the student’s problems leading to suicide. Evaluating the incidents she communicated ‘Relief Measures’ with proper guidance.

With a view to care for the girl child ‘Adolescents Educational program’ was taken by Mrs. Vasanthi the Counsellor of Udupi District Hospital. She raised the need of Personal cleanliness, disciplined edible food system, modest clothing system are very much necessary. Clinical Psychologist Ms. Catherine Jenifer was present.

Lecturers – Mrs Juliana Dsouza proposed vote of thanks and Mrs. Glenisha Reshma Mendonca compered the program.