---------------------------------------------------------- What's On In Goa: * Oct 11: Konkani translation of Satre book, Alliance Francaise * Oct 12: Goa Orchestra performs at the Kala (Corelli, Bach) * Oct 15: Magic in town... Illusion India magic show, Pnj then Vasco * Mid-Oct: 2-day ornithologists workshop, Bondla southernbirdwing.com ----------------------------------------------------------
--------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the FRIDAY BALCAO --------------------------------------------------- Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet, Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 11th October will feature the topic, the status of mental health and increased suicides in Goa. Dr. Peter Castelino a Psychiatrist and Counsellor based in Mapusa will lead the discussion with a detailed presentation. Suicides in Goa have been on the increase over the years with statistics placing the State as having the second highest rate in the country. Youth and the elderly are emerging as new vulnerable groups. The friday Balcao discussion will cover issues such as the need for a mental health policy for Goa, the need for better attention to child & adolescent mental problems as well as the linkages of depression, substance abuse, epilepsy and schizophrenia to suicides. The discussion will also look into existing facilities for counselling and mental health care by Government & voluntary agencies in Goa. Those citizens wanting to contribute to the discussion at Friday Balcao are urged to attend the event while those who cannot attend the event may send their views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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. Those citizens who would like to receive the regular invitation to Friday Balcao and a one page synopsis of the fortnightly session can subscribe for the same by sending Rs.80/- to cover printing and mailing costs. Interested citizens wanting more information on Friday Balcao can phone on 252660 best wishes, Lillian D'Costa. ======================================= GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ======================================= ======================================================================== To view GoaNet's archives http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goa-net ======================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Don't want so many e-mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead!
