World Mental Health Day Observed - St.Teresas Dept of Home Science

World Mental Health Day Observed - Report

Introduction

The World Mental Health Day was observed by the Department of Home Science, St. Teresa's College with a webinar on the topic "BE A FRIEND IN CRISIS - EMPOWERING ABUSE VICTIMS". The talk was conducted in collaboration with Maithri Suicide Prevention Helpline. Adv. Litto Palathingal, Trustee of Maithri Foundation, Suicide Prevention Helpline, led the talk.

Summary

The webinar started at 3 pm on October 10th, 2020 with 75 participants. Tessa Dominic, a student of 2nd M Sc. Child Development gave the welcome speech and warmly invited Adv. Litto Palathingal to deliver the talk on empowering abuse victims. He focused mainly on the importance of communicating and listening to the abuse victims.

He also discussed the two types of victims. The lonely victims and strong responsive victims. He highlighted respecting and assuring the privacy and confidentiality and anonymity of the victims. The speaker also stressed on the importance of listening to the problems of school children. As they are more susceptible to mental stress.

Coclusion

The webinar was concluded at 4 pm. Adv. Litto Palathingal briefly explained the working of Maithri Foundation, Suicide Prevention Helpline. After the session, a video on mental health awareness created by students of 2nd M Sc. Child Development was released by the speaker. At the end of the webinar, the participants were asked to attend a quiz on the topic.