World suicide prevention day contest

Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 4:58 PM

PAU Extends date for receiving entries

Ludhiana: August 29th, 2017: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

Dr. Sarabjeet Singh, Professor of Journalism, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), informed today that the last date for receiving entries for World Suicide Prevention Day Contest (by PAU) has been extended till Friday i.e. September 1, 2017. He said the University has already received a number of entries and there was huge enthusiasm among participants throughout the state. It is noteworthy here that the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, PAU, is organizing this state level contest in connection with suicide prevention initiatives. Every year World Health Organization (WHO) and International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) mark September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day. This year the theme is “Take a minute – Change a life.”

Giving details, Dr. Sarabjeet Singh said, “The contest includes five competitions, namely writing of an essay, poetry, story, slogan coining, and poster making. There are two levels for participation: Level I- Students from class 9th to 12th and Level II – Youth in the age group of 18-35 years (residing in Punjab).” The topics have been designed in such a way that builds the remedial and coping skills of the people, thereby, helping them face the odds of life, he added. These include ‘How to pass difficult moments of life?,’ ‘Suicide: A Problem, not a Solution,’ ‘Perseverance is the hallmark of Punjabis,’ ‘Shun big fat Weddings/Bhogs,’ and ‘Boost brotherhood – Reduce tension.’  

           For essay contest, the word limit is 400-500 words, the creative poem should have a minimum of 8 lines, the number of slogans should be 3 to 5, the size of the poster should be half chart and story should be in less than 1000 words, he told. The language for the contest can be Punjabi, Hindi or English, he said. One can participate in one or more competitions, he said, adding that entries should be one’s own creation and no plagiarism should be involved.

Soft copies of entries can be sent at psvpau@gmail.com or hard copies can be mailed by post to Head, Department of Agricultural Journalism, Languages and Culture, PAU, Ludhiana.  Winners will be honored at PAU on Sunday i.e. September 10.

WHO: India has the highest suicide rate

Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 4:16 PM

‘Depression: Let’s Talk’ Campaign held 

Ludhiana: 13 April 2017: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Manojigyasa-a society of psychology students of Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana organized a function on the theme ‘Depression: Let’s Talk’ to create awareness about the problem of depression, its causes, consequences, prevention and its treatment. According to WHO, India has the highest suicide rate among 10 South-East Asian countries and depression is one of the leading causes for this. Globally, it is the biggest cause of ill health and disability, says WHO. In South-East Asia region, a massive 86 million people are affected by depression.

As part of the campaign Poster Making and Model Making Competitions were held. College principal, Prof. (Dr.) Mohinder Kaur Grewal was the chief guest on the occasion. Dr. Nidhi Aggarwal, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who is an alumnus of the college and a Ph.D. from Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi was the key speaker on the occasion. Both the dignitaries were accorded floral welcome by Annie Garg and Bhanvi Mudgal, President and General Secretary respectively of Psychology Society.  Dr. Nidhi Aggarwal spoke about how negative self-schemas and cognitive distortions cause depression and how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is helpful in overcoming depression. Prof. (Dr.) Mohinder Kaur Grewal, the principal of the college, appreciated the efforts put up by the students of psychology under the guidance of Dr. Rajiv Kumar Sehgal, Head of the Psychology Department and Mrs. Parminder Nijjer. Speaking on the occasion, the principal said that such awareness campaigns are helpful in overcoming the stigma associated with depression and will lead more people to get help. Others present on the occasion included college Staff Council members, Mrs. Sharanjit Kaur, Dr. (Mrs.) Manju Sahni, Mrs. Paramjit Kaur, Mrs. Varinderjit Kaur, Dr. (Mrs.) Ravinder Kaur.

The Results of Various Competitions are as follows-

 Model Making Competition

First-    Gursabeen Kaur & Sanya Behl

Second- Sheetal Sharma & Rashmeet Kaur and

  Kanupriya, Sharmishtha & Sneha Juneja

Third-   Bhanvi Mudgil & Rishika Sharma and

               Manmeet Kaur & Aayushi Khanna

Consolation- Jai Inder Kaur Grewal & Sabjasjeet Kaur

Poster Making Competition

First-    Garima Khurana

Second- Avnie Garg & Pooja

Third-   Priyanka & Kanchan

                                                            

Dr Supriya:IMA Punjab condoles the sad and irreparable loss

Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 12:46 PM

Disapproves attempts to implicate two DMCH faculty members

Ludhiana: 17 October 2014: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

IMA Punjab condoles the sad and irreparable loss of a young and promising post graduate medical student, Dr Supriya recently in an unfortunate incident of suicide.  IMA Punjab expresses its full sympathy to the bereaved family and offers its heartfelt condolences to the parents of Dr Supriya.

it must be taken as a awake up call by the concerned authorities in the medical teaching institutions to decrease the stress levels of the medical students. Regular psychological counseling and stress management should be made a compulsory part of the teaching programs to prevent such unfortunate incidents.

However IMA Punjab disapproves of the attempts being made to implicate two faculty members of the DMC & H Ludhiana in the case and to give a cattiest angle to this unfortunate episode.IMA Pb is of the view that fair enquiry be held at the earliest to clear the confusion. IMA also feels that it should not become a mud-slinging contest against respective medical faculty until anything adverse is established in a high level probe.

IMA Punjab further deplores the media trial of the faculty members of the DMC &H Ludhiana and appeals for calm and balanced approach to the whole matter.  Who so ever is found guilty should be punished after a fair and thorough enquiry but it should be ensured that public and media pressure should not influence the trial. We pray that truth prevails.