In hopes of strengthening the mental health protection and promotion in the premises, the Mindoro State University, through the Guidance Office, launched the H.E.A.L. (Helping Educator Act for Life): A Suicide Prevention Program for Mental Health Responders on August 29 at the MinSU Main Campus Audio Visual Room.
The seminar, attended by faculty members, security, medical and guidance personnel from the three campuses, aimed to create a taskforce in each campus that shall oversee the security, protection and promotion of mental health and suicide prevention in the community.
The first session, entitled "Suicide Prevention Awareness: Identifying Risk Factors & Warning Signs" was facilitated by Dr. Heidelita G. Bumohya, RGC, RSW, MMC Guidance Counsellor III. In her lecture, she discussed about the early warning signs of potential suicidal attempts in a person and how to notice the signs.
The second session, on the other hand, tackled about ways to respond on the signs and attempts. MBC Guidance Counsellor III, Ms. Aleth Attila D. Abarquez, RGC led the informative discussion on "How to Race Against Suicide". A series of collaborative activities were done which gave the participants a look on the potential scenarios they might face as a taskforce battling suicidal attempts in the University.
Mental health is a crucial part of a student's and even an employee's life. Thus, proper and adequate attention must be given to address any emerging signs of mental health crisis and suicidal attempts in the community.
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