85 BBA First-Year Students Benefit from Insights on Suicide Prevention, Mental Wellbeing
Workshop at Jeevan Centre provides critical skills on stress management, aiding in suicide prevention.
JAMSHEDPUR – The ‘Jeevan’ Suicide Prevention Centre at Arka Jain University conducted a workshop on stress management and suicide prevention for 85 first-year BBA students.
The workshop aimed to provide the students with critical skills to deal with stress and help others who may be struggling.
Distinguished speakers discussed various aspects of stress, anxiety, and depression during the workshop.
The first session led by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatia focused on stress management techniques.
The second session, conducted by Preeti Saini, covered managing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Interactive exercises and open dialogue were employed to foster a supportive learning environment.
Faculty and program coordinators praised the effectiveness and relevance of the workshop, acknowledging the urgent need for such initiatives.
Additionally, Jeevan volunteers provided phone, face-to-face counseling, and contact information to the students, ensuring a continual support system.
Students learned about emotional crisis support.
They were apprised with the support available over phone at 9297777499/9297777500 and were told that Jeevan volunteers offer face-to-face counseling at the Center at 25, Q Road, Bistupur, and accept inquiries via WhatsApp, text, or email at jeevanjamshedpur.
