Various awareness activities on World Suicide Prevention Day

Coinciding with the World Suicide Prevention Day, various awareness activities were implemented by GOPA-DERD’s team in several areas.

In the village of Al-Hosn in Rural Homs, and with the aim of raising awareness among young people, GOPA-DERD’s “Beituna” Center’s team implemented an open day for more than 34 young people, which included activities to introduce the importance of caring for mental health, in cooperation with NCA.

In Souran, Hama, GOPA-DERD’s “CARMA” Center’s team implemented a set awareness session for more than 20 women over the age of 18, which included various information about the concept and causes of suicidal behavior and how to prevent it, in cooperation with Caritas Austria.

In Daraa, GOPA-DERD’s “CARMA” Center’s team conducted various activities for more than 20 women.

GOPA-DERD’s team also implemented awareness sessions for more than 70 women in both Daraa city and Ghabagheb. The sessions included introducing the World Day and awareness videos presentation to reduce the phenomenon of suicide.

In the village of Al-Masrab in Rural Deir ez-Zor, GOPA-DERD’s “SPACE” Center’s team implemented awareness sessions and various activities that focused on the importance and value of life, and how to relieve psychological pressures, in cooperation with DKH.

GOPA-DERD’s “SPACE” Center’s team in Aleppo also implemented an awareness session that included several topics such as the difference between suicidal thoughts and attempts, warning signs that indicate suicidal thoughts, and how to prevent and treat them in advance.