Guest Lecture by Dr. Rameela Shekar
Department of Hospital Administration
of Fr. Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, Mangalore organized a Work
shop on "Effectiveness of peer led
suicide prevention programme for educational institution" on 05.07.2023 at
Knowledge centre. The resource
person was Dr. Rameela Shekar, Professor at Roshni Nilaya, School of Social
work. Currently working as a mental health professional and trainer at her own
centre Manashanthi. Her team comprises of Dr. Avinash Shekar, Father Muller Medical
College, Dr. Avinash V NIMAHS, Dr.
Laveena Noronha having their 21st workshop on the subject.
The programme started with the
pre-test survey related to suicide prevention from all the participants. the
official programme started with a prayer followed by lighting the lamp by the
dignitaries Principal of Allied Health Science Dr. Hilda Dsouza gave the
introducing speech about the workshop and announced the programme to be open
for the day. The master of ceremony for the programme was hosted by Ms. Jenita
Clara Crasta, MHA student.
Dr. Rameela briefed about the gate
keeper training on the major public Health Concern "Suicide"; the facts and
myths, the warning signs and preventive measures to be taken. The session
included a audio visual display case study relating to real life stories were
also discussed.
All the BHA and MHA students
participated actively and it was a lifelong knowledge enrichment session after
one session there was a post test conducted for all the students. The programme
ended with a vote of thanks by Mr. Rudolph Baptist, MHA students.
