As reported in The Hindu on Oct 22, Kochi rural police have launched a Suicide Prevention drive.
The Lifeline number is 9544000100.
Maithri was involved in the training and setting up of the Police helpline.
It is Maithri's deep desire that each one of us play our part in lending a listening ear, and help bring down the number of suicides.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/10/21/stories/2009102159920300.htm
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Work-Related Suicides Increase
Now this news from the U.S.
Suicides linked to employment increased by 28% between 2007 and 2008 — from 196 to 251 — according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Most of these occurred in the workplace or while the individual was working; some occurred offsite or outside business hours but were known to be job-related. The demographics of work-related suicide in 2008 resembled that of earlier years. 94% of work-related suicides were committed by men, and 36% were committed by workers between the ages of 45 and 54 — more than any other age group.
- Courtesy The Daily Stat - Harvard Business Publishing
Source: Human Resource Executive Online
Suicides linked to employment increased by 28% between 2007 and 2008 — from 196 to 251 — according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Most of these occurred in the workplace or while the individual was working; some occurred offsite or outside business hours but were known to be job-related. The demographics of work-related suicide in 2008 resembled that of earlier years. 94% of work-related suicides were committed by men, and 36% were committed by workers between the ages of 45 and 54 — more than any other age group.
- Courtesy The Daily Stat - Harvard Business Publishing
Source: Human Resource Executive Online
Friday, September 25, 2009
Space 09
Maithri participated in Space 09, a two day seminar conducted by the Department of Health and Social Welfare, Govt. of Kerala, on Sep 17 and 18. The aim of the seminar was to better understand the risk factors and to evolve strategic plans for effective intervention in the area of increasing suicides among adolescents and children. The two day seminar was organized jointly with UNICEF and NIMHANS, Bangalore involving stakeholders from departments of health, social welfare, education, local self government, media and NGOs.
As an NGO that has been working in the area of suicide prevention for the past 14 years, Maithri shared its experiences, especially with respect to the outreach programmes it has conducted among the school children of Ernakulam. Maithri's work, and its contributions to the deriving of the action plan, were appreciated by the organizers. We hope to continue working with the Government in realising the action plan on the ground.
As an NGO that has been working in the area of suicide prevention for the past 14 years, Maithri shared its experiences, especially with respect to the outreach programmes it has conducted among the school children of Ernakulam. Maithri's work, and its contributions to the deriving of the action plan, were appreciated by the organizers. We hope to continue working with the Government in realising the action plan on the ground.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Time of suicide
When do people commit suicide the most? For Maithri, this question has a relevance to its mode of functioning also. At present, Maithri works from 10 am to 7 pm. If suicidal thoughts are more in the night, Maithri needs to work longer hours. The only constraint at present is the number of volunteers. With the current volunteer strength, Maithri is unable to stretch itself further. More volunteers, longer working hours, reach out to more people.
Stress at work leading to suicides
The news item regarding the rate of suicides among French telecom workers made one think of the situation we have here in Kerala.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8252547.stm
Studies are yet to be done on the suicides attributed to work-related stresses among white collar workers in Kerala. What do you feel? Is workplace turning people away from life? Are we there yet?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8252547.stm
Studies are yet to be done on the suicides attributed to work-related stresses among white collar workers in Kerala. What do you feel? Is workplace turning people away from life? Are we there yet?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Opportunity to volunteer for Maithri
Maithri is looking for volunteers.
Anybody residing in and around Kochi, and willing to spend 4 hours a week, can join after a selection procedure and training.
If you are interested , please contact
If you are interested , please contact
0484 2540530 between 10 AM & 7 PM, 7 days a week.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
മൈത്രി ഇന്‍സ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് ഫോര്‍ റിസര്‍ച്ച് ആന്‍ഡ്‌ ഔട്രീച്ച്
ആത്മഹത്യയിലും അനുബന്ധ വിഷയങ്ങളിലും ആധികാരിക പഠനം നടത്തുക, ആത്മഹത്യ പ്രതിരോധ നടപടികള്‍ ആവശ്യമുള്ള ജനവിഭാഗങ്ങളിലേക്ക് ഇറങ്ങിച്ചെല്ലുക എന്നീ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങള്‍ മുന്നില്‍ കണ്ടുകൊണ്ടാണ് മൈത്രി ഇന്‍സ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് ഫോര്‍ റിസര്‍ച്ച് ആന്‍ഡ്‌ ഔട്രീച്ച് സ്ഥാപിക്കുന്നത്.
മറ്റു ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങള്‍
1. ആത്മഹത്യകളെ സംബന്ധിച്ച് സ്ഥിതിവിവരക്കണക്കുകള്‍ ക്രോടീകരിച്ചു ജനങ്ങള്‍ക്ക്‌ ലഭ്യമാക്കുക
2. ആത്മഹത്യ പ്രതിരോധ നടപടികള്‍ യുദ്ധകാലാടിസ്ഥാനത്തില്‍ നടപ്പിലാക്കുക
3. വിദ്യാര്‍ഥികള്‍, തൊഴിലാളികള്‍, രോഗികള്‍ മുതലായവര്‍ക്കിടയില്‍ ഉണ്ടാകുന്ന വൈകാരിക പ്രശ്നങ്ങള്‍ ലഘൂകരിക്കാനുള്ള ബോധവല്‍കരണ ക്ലാസുകള്‍ സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുക. 4. മുതിര്‍ന്ന പൌരന്മാര്‍, ശയ്യാവലംബരായ രോഗികള്‍, വിദ്യാര്‍ഥികള്‍ എന്നിവരിലേക്ക് ആത്മഹത്യ പ്രതിരോധ പ്രവര്‍ത്തനങ്ങള്‍ വ്യാപിപ്പിക്കുക.
3. വിദ്യാര്‍ഥികള്‍, തൊഴിലാളികള്‍, രോഗികള്‍ മുതലായവര്‍ക്കിടയില്‍ ഉണ്ടാകുന്ന വൈകാരിക പ്രശ്നങ്ങള്‍ ലഘൂകരിക്കാനുള്ള ബോധവല്‍കരണ ക്ലാസുകള്‍ സംഘടിപ്പിക്കുക. 4. മുതിര്‍ന്ന പൌരന്മാര്‍, ശയ്യാവലംബരായ രോഗികള്‍, വിദ്യാര്‍ഥികള്‍ എന്നിവരിലേക്ക് ആത്മഹത്യ പ്രതിരോധ പ്രവര്‍ത്തനങ്ങള്‍ വ്യാപിപ്പിക്കുക.
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