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World Suicide Prevention Day - Departments of Community Medicine and Psychiatry

Sep 10, 2025

On September 10, 2025, the Farookh Academy of Medical Education (FAME) in Mysore observed World Suicide Prevention Day, an initiative jointly organized by the departments of Psychiatry and Community Medicine. 

The event featured a series of expert address on psychological and societal urgency of prevention of suicides. Mr. Rizwan, Director, FAME, reaffirmed the institution's commitment to mental health support. Dr. Kiran Naik, Medical Superintendent, provided a candid look at student-specific struggles such as peer pressure. Dr. Krishna, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Psychiatry and Dr. Suresha, Dean, offered data-driven insights into global suicide trends and gender disparities, respectively. 

A poignant skit performed by FAME staff further illustrated the life-saving impact of timely intervention and empathy. Overall the observance of this event successfully highlighted awareness and prevention strategies and fostered a community dedicated to supporting one another in mental health crisis.