Centre for Mental Health Law & Policy, ILS, Pune

🔔ऑनलाइन गेटकीपर प्रशिक्षण कोर्स🔔 अप्लाई करने के लिए अंतिम तारीख ३१ अक्टूबर है। अभी अप्लाई करे: https://shorturl.at/HfdB2 🔔Gatekeeper Training Course for Suicide Prevention🔔 Last day to apply is 31st October. Apply Now: https://shorturl.at/HfdB2

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Dr Soumitra Pathare, Director at CMHLP, recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Asia Society India Center on the pressing issue of “Equal Policies of Care: Mental Health and the Workplace.” The panel was held to observe World Mental Health Day 2024 and touch on it’s theme of ‘Mental Health at Work.’   Our program director and senior research fellow, Arjun Kapoor, moderated the event and highlighted a key challenge: “Often, our conversations around workplace mental health are limited to corporate and white-collar jobs. However, more than 90% of the Indian workforce comprises informal workers. Data from the NCRB shows that in 2022, 26.45% of suicide deaths were among daily wage earners, the highest across professions.”   The discussion further emphasized the need to extend mental health policies beyond corporate settings to include India’s large, unorganized workforce. #mentalhealthatworkplace #mentalhealthandinformalworkforce #informalworkers #mentalhealth #WMHD

📢 ऑनलाइन गेटकीपर प्रशिक्षण कोर्स 📢 क्या आप किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति की मदद करना चाहते हैं जो सुसाइड के बारें में सोच रहा है,लेकिन नहीं जानते कि कैसे शुरुआत करे? सुसाइड रोकथाम हेतु हमारे ऑनलाइन गेटकीपर प्रशिक्षण कोर्स के लिए रेजिस्टर करें और जानें कि आप सुसाइड रोकथाम में क्या भूमिका निभा सकते हैं। रेजिस्टर करने की अंतिम तिथि 31 अक्टूबर 2024 है। अधिक जानने के लिए और आवेदन फॉर्म भरने के लिए हमारे वेबसाईट पर जाएं: https://lnkd.in/ef8aUZqN -------- 📢 Applications open for the HINDI batch of our Gatekeeper Training Course for Suicide Prevention! 📢 Have you wanted to support someone with suicidal thoughts but weren’t sure how to? Sign up for our online Gatekeeper Training Course for Suicide Prevention to learn how you can make a difference. 📗 Online Weekend Course ➡️ NEW BATCH IN HINDI 🗓️ Last date to apply: 31 Oct 2024 To know more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/ef8aUZqN

🤝 Join our team! We are looking for 2 Research Associates for a mental health and nutrition project based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 📌 Location: Raipur, Chhattisgarh 📆 Last date to apply: 30 October 2024 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ex_JHimu

⭐ Applications open for the HINDI batch of our Gatekeeper Training Course for Suicide Prevention! Have you wanted to support someone with suicidal thoughts but weren’t sure how to? Sign up for our online Gatekeeper Training Course for Suicide Prevention to learn how you can make a difference. 📗 Online Weekend Course ➡️ NEW BATCH IN HINDI 🗓️ Last date to apply: 31 Oct 2024 To know more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/ef8aUZqN

🎉 Announcing the winner of the #ProjectSIREN Award for Journalists, 2024. Azeefa Fathima, Senior Reporter at The News Minute, for their article: “More teens are dying by suicide every year. How do we protect them?” 🔶 In appreciation, jury member, Tanmoy Goswami, noted "When newsrooms report on suicide, they often neglect the critical idea of prevention. This makes suicides seem like fait accompli, leaving readers feeling hopeless and helpless. Azeefa Fathima's article empowers parents with actionable advice and insights that can help protect the mental health of their children. A timely, well-researched, accessible piece that everyone should read."  🔶 Jaya Shreedhar admired Azeefa’s sensitive and compelling exploration of suicide prevention among young people stating the piece stands out for actionable information it offers audiences and shines as an example of solutions journalism.  🔶 Mr A J Philip neatly summarised that at its core “The report exemplifies how sensitive issues can be handled with empathy, fostering awareness while promoting actionable, life-saving solutions. It is a well-deserved recipient of the SIREN Award, recognised for its thoughtful, life-affirming contribution to public understanding of how suicides can be prevented.” ↗ Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/eEyifU-E

🔔 Applications close soon! Apply for The International Diploma in Mental Health, Human Rights & Law, a one-year Diploma programme with two on-site residential sessions in Pune, India. 🗓 Last date to apply: 30 September 2024 ↗ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e_Gz8Jw

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❇ Outlive conducted a four-day workshop for its Youth Advocacy for Suicide Prevention (YASP) fellowship from May 3-5, 2024. Outlive’s YASP Fellowship trains and mentors youth advocates to engage with policy makers to drive systemic change for youth suicide prevention. Our second cohort of nine Fellows participated in this immersive experience to acquire skills, influence policy processes, and learned to conduct community needs assessments to explore community issues.   ➡ On Day 1, the Fellows delved into a rights-based approach to suicide prevention, explored systemic mental health challenges, and learned about the policy cycle using the National Mental Health Policy as a case study. It was an enriching start filled with insights and engaged participation!   ➡ Day 2, focused on citizen participation in policy processes, guided by Fields of View Fields of View's comic book on the 74th Amendment Act. The Fellows discovered the role of Urban Local Bodies in mental health and strategized ways to improve community well-being through evidence-based solutions. Engaging activities deepened their understanding and sparked actionable ideas for suicide prevention.   ➡ On Day 3, the workshop explored engagement, policy initiatives, and advocacy tools. The Fellows tackled a policy program case, identified gaps, and crafted questionnaires to drive community conversations on suicide prevention. They engaged with the policy cycle and played "Ondu Kathe Keli (OKK),” a storytelling game where they shared challenges and strengths.   ➡ Day 4 was a journey of self-reflection and visioning. The Fellows expressed their experiences and strengths through creative outlets, showcasing personal growth and resilience. They conducted community needs assessments and wrapped up with reflections, learnings, and feedback. We are excited to highlight their next steps!