BHU Workshop on ‘Breaking the Silence’ Recognised by IASP 🌍🕊️
Varanasi, September 10, 2025 – The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) workshop titled “Breaking the Silence: Rewriting Campus Conversations on Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention” has received recognition from the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) – a global body that collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) for World Suicide Prevention Day initiatives.
🌐 About IASP & WHO Collaboration
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) is a leading global organisation working to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour. It collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote awareness, prevention strategies, and support systems worldwide. Recognition from IASP signifies that BHU’s initiative aligns with international best practices in mental health and suicide prevention.
🎓 About the BHU Workshop
- Title: Breaking the Silence
- Theme: Rewriting campus conversations on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention
- Date: September 10, 2025 (World Suicide Prevention Day)
- Venue: Student Welfare Centre, BHU
- Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Organiser: Well-Being Services Cell, BHU
💬 Significance of the Recognition
This recognition places BHU’s initiative on a global platform of suicide prevention efforts. It highlights the university’s role in:
- Encouraging open conversations about mental health on campuses 🧠
- Building systems of early intervention for students at risk
- Providing postvention support for communities affected by suicide
- Aligning with international campaigns on World Suicide Prevention Day
📌 Key Highlights
- ✅ Workshop on Suicide Prevention Day 2025
- ✅ Recognised by IASP (International Association for Suicide Prevention)
- ✅ Supported by WHO’s global suicide prevention mission
- ✅ Organised by BHU Well-Being Services Cell
📝 BHU ‘Breaking the Silence’ Workshop on Suicide Prevention Recognised by IASP & WHO 🌍🧠
Banaras Hindu University’s ‘Breaking the Silence’ workshop on suicide prevention has been recognised by IASP 🌍, the global body working with WHO for World Suicide Prevention Day. Learn more about the initiative.
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