Mental Health & Suicide Awareness: Bal Uddhar Secondary School

May 28, 2025

The awareness session held at Bal Uddhar Secondary School on Jestha 14, 2082, focused on promoting mental health understanding and suicide prevention among students. The program started with a brief introduction and a mental health questionnaire to assess students’ awareness levels. This was followed by an informative presentation on topics like stress, anxiety, depression, and the importance of emotional well-being.

Students engaged in interactive activities such as anonymous message sharing, gatekeeper training, a Q&A session, and the butterfly hug technique for emotional grounding. The session helped students open up about personal challenges, and many shared how school pressure, family issues, and self-doubt affected their mental health.

The response from students was very encouraging. Many appreciated having a safe space to express their feelings and said they had never attended a program like this before. The program helped them better understand their emotions and showed that support is always available.