Jamshedpur Rallies for Mental Health Awareness Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day

Over 240 students and staff from two institutions join Jeevan’s mental health awareness rally.

Jeevan, Suicide Prevention Centre, Jamshedpur, launched a series of initiatives leading up to World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.

JAMSHEDPUR – In the lead-up to World Suicide Prevention Day, Jeevan, Suicide Prevention Centre, Jamshedpur, organized awareness rallies involving students and staff from RMS School, Khutadih, and DBMS College of Education.

A total of 240 participants, including 150 from RMS School and 90 from DBMS College, took part in the rallies.

Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the participants aimed to raise awareness about mental health and break the stigma surrounding it.

Jeevan’s volunteers accompanied the rally, distributing handbills with the centre’s helpline numbers to bystanders.

The rallies mark the beginning of a series of events planned across the city.

On September 6, Dayanand Public School and JUSCO School Kadma will hold their rallies, followed by DBMS Career Academy and Vivek Vidyalaya, TELCO, on September 9.

The campaign will culminate with a rally by Arka Jain University on September 10, coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day.

Jeevan, a vital support system in the region, has long been committed to helping individuals facing mental health challenges.

The organization emphasizes the importance of community involvement in promoting mental well-being.

"Community participation is key to breaking the silence around mental health issues," a representative from Jeevan stated.

Jeevan’s helpline offers confidential, judgment-free support every day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, available year-round.

The service is free of charge, and the helpline numbers are 9297777499 and 9297777500.