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Dear Cybergaonkars on Goanet, Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 13th October will focus on tackling Suicides and Mental illness in Goa. In the recent past there have been a spate of suicides in Goa making it one of the states in the country with a higher rate considering its population. While there are many causes for suicides and mental illness is one of them, evolving a strategy for prevention is crucial and must involve the community. What kind of an awareness drive can be undertaken to promote a proactive attitude to mental illness in Goa ? What role can educational institutions, service clubs, NGO's, SHG's, trade unions and the media play in preventing suicides in Goa ? What specific role can the Institute for Human Behaviour and Psychiatry (IPHB) play in evolving an effective prevention program linked to the Primary Health Centres (PHC's) at the village level ? What policy changes are required from the Govt. of Goa and how can the village Panchayats and Municipal Councils play a significant role ? The Balcao discussion will cover these questions and also evolve an agenda for action by citizens on the issue. Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public. We invite you to attend the Friday Balcao event but if you cannot attend, then please send your views by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] best wishes, Roland Martins ======================================= GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ======================================= _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org