A special workshop titled “Suicide Prevention through ‘Yuwa Josh’ (Youthful Zeal/Energy)” was organized at the Dehradun Police Lines under the National Health Mission. The Social Outreach Cell of AIIMS Rishikesh provided technical support for this workshop.
The primary objective of the program was to equip police personnel with practical strategies to remain stress-free amidst work pressures, maintain good mental health, and avoid depression.
Key Highlights:
• Family Communication: Chief Medical Officer Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma emphasized that regular communication with family and friends, even during a stressful daily routine, serves as a vital source of strength in overcoming depression.
• Emotional Balance: Dr. Santosh Kumar from AIIMS guided the personnel on how to manage anger and maintain emotional balance, including the use of “balloon therapy.”
• Timely Counseling: Psychologist Dr. Bruzali Abraham stressed the importance of sharing one’s emotions rather than suppressing them, and seeking professional help whenever necessary
