Psy Forum and AICUF unit involved its members to collaborate with the Department of Philosophy, St. Joseph’s Interdiocesan Seminary, Mangaluru to bring out a short video on the causes, effects and prevention of Suicide on August 4, 2016. This was envisaged to generate awareness about the field of Psychology in the realm of mental health among the general public; and also to foster love of learning and interpersonal dynamics towards holistic development among students.
Ms. Sandra lobo, Ms. Yamini Gowda P.C and Ms. Joan O’Brien along with five final year BA students namely Ashwini, Sithun K.K, Mariyam Amreen, Paige Texeira and Shaima D’Sa participated in a video recording. The video presentation covered sub-themes on the etymology of Suicide, its causes, effects on the family, issues a survivor has to face, awareness and prevention and tips to handle a person on the verge of committing suicide. The entire recording lasted from 3:30 p.m to 5 p.m and the recording took place in the Psychology laboratory.
