Awareness Session on World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

As part of the observance of World Suicide Prevention Day 2026, the Center for Counseling and Wellness Management organised an awareness session for the FY B.A. LL.B. students on 10 September 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Smart Classroom. The session was conducted by Mrs. Sharon Rodrigues, Clinical Psychologist and representative of Komal Sparsh, an MOU partner of the college. The session focused on this year’ s theme,“Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” and aimed to create greater awareness and understanding around suicide prevention. The programme began with Dr. Maria Goretti Simoes, Principal, VVM’ s G.R. Kare College of Law, welcoming the resource person, Mrs. Sharon Rodrigues. The session was interactive and engaging, with students actively participating in the discussion and responding to questions and activities facilitated by the resource person. Mrs. Sharon Rodrigues encouraged students to look at suicide prevention through the perspective of openness, understanding and support. The interactive nature of the session provided students with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of conversations around emotional well-being and seeking help when required.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms. Sandhya Chawan, College Counselor, who expressed appreciation to the resource person for conducting the session and to the students for their active participation.