NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SUICIDE AT XAVIER'S
The Centre for Suicide Prevention and Research, Abbé Faria Post Graduate Department of Psychology of St. Xavier's College is organizing a two day National Symposium on "Suicide Attempt: A Cry for Help" on 30th November and 1st December 2006 at St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa. The symposium is being organized to identify the psychological and neurobiological causes of suicidal behaviour, to understand the cultural inadequacies and to promote preventive measures. The Symposium will be inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Goa Shri. Pratapsingh Raoji Rane on 30th November 2006 at 10:00 A.M., who will also release the Abstracts of the symposium. The key note address will be given by Prof. Shrinivas Bhatt, Psychiatrist, Manglore, Karnataka. The inaugural function will be followed by expert lecture sessions and paper presentations on various related topics. Dr. Anand Pandurangi, Psychiatrist from Dharwad, Karnataka will be speaking on 'Teen Suicide', Dr. Ashish Srivastav, Psychiatrist, Goa will be speaking on 'The Neurobiology of Suicidal Behaviour' and Dr. K. Kumar clinical psychologist from MAHE will be speaking on 'The psychology of Suicidal Behaviour'. Besides, paper presentations, poster presentations, role play and a session on experiences of a suicide survivor will also be organized. A panel discussion will also be held on the topic 'Suicide Prevention'. The valedictory programme will be held on 1st December 2006. Dr. John Baptista Fernandes, Principal, Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sanquelim will be the Chief Guest for the programme. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Goanet supports BMX, the alumni network of Britto's, St Mary's and Xavier's -- three prominent institutions in Mapusa, Goa. Events scheduled from Dec 16 to 21, 2006 For more details visit http://www.bmxgoa.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------
