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Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Presentation 2009

Connecting… Goals Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

Connecting… Mission Create awareness for suicide prevention Open up free interaction between students parents teachers community Operate a helpline with trained volunteers to help people who are distressed & suicidal Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Create mental health resources

Reduce stigma/ shame associated with mental illness and suicide Encourage troubled and distressed people to seek help Train counsellors to handle emergencies Create support groups for suicide survivors Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Connecting… Mission

Connecting… Trustees

Anita Pandit

Armaity Ichaporia

Arnavaz Damania

Dr. Bhagwant Ratta

Chandrakala Shetty

Fatima Oliver

Madhavi Kapur

Mathew Mattam

Raju Shende

Rani Venkat

Sarla Kumar

Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

Connecting… Board Of Advisors

Dr. Amita Phadnis

Arti Kirloskar

Nalini Gera

Rati Forbes

Connecting… Associated Schools

Bishops High School

Dr. Mrs. Erin Nagarwala School

J.N. Petit Technical School

Gurukul School

Revachand Bhojwani Academy

Sardar Dastur Schools

St. Mary’s Boys High School

Connecting… Associated Schools

St. Vincent’s High School

Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao Schools

Vidya Valley School

St. Patrick’s High School

Guru Nanak Public School

14 suicides per hour

336 suicides per day

122,637 per year in India

3.8% increase over the previous year.

Reasons (%) Reasons (%) Family 23.8 Love Affairs 2.8

Health Problems 22.3 Financial 2.7

Dowry 2.6 Unemployment 2.0

Poverty 2.3

Statistics – NCRB Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

The state with the highest number of suicides : Maharashtra – at 15,184

Followed by Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

These 5 States accounted for 57.9% of the suicides

Male to Female ratio was 65:35

Boys to Girls ratio was 48:52 (upto 14 yrs of age)

Statistics Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

Parental/peer pressure to perform

Sense of insecurity in children and youth

High self expectation (without matching effort/aptitude)

Problem Areas Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

Lack of communication/interpersonal relationships

(Nuclear families and both parents working)

Stigma/shame attached to suicide affected families/survivors

Problem Areas Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

Depression

Frustration

Volatile behavior

Vulnerable to alcohol/drug use

Vulnerable to electronic media

Clinical Observations Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

Awareness programmes on suicide prevention

Helpline for those in emotional distress or feeling suicidal

Support for survivors of suicide loss

Capacity building for counsellors and others

Discussion groups

Library

Connecting… Activities Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

Connecting Events 2005 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE July 2005 Launch of Connecting by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 60 Sep 2005 Support group meeting 1 Day 19 Oct 2005 Workshop on Effect of media on youth by Madhavi Kapur and Lata Warrier 1 Day 62 Oct 2005 Talk on Suicide prevention and child abuse 1 Day 56

Connecting Events 2006 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Jan 2006 Workshop on Awareness and sensitization about suicide by Binaifer Jesia 1 Day 20 Feb 2006 Talk on suicide – a real emergency today 1 Day 57 Apr 2006 Training on Basic mental health counselling by Dr. Aruna Jha 5 Days 55 Apr 2006 Panel discussion on Suicide prevention at Patrakar Bhavan facilitated by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 200 Apr 2006 Opening of Connecting Office by Col (Retd) SK Pudumjee 1 Day 35 Apr 2006 Interactive session with parents and teachers facilitated by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 45 Apr 2006 Talk with Women’s International, Spectrum, University Women's association and Poona Women's club by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 50 Apr 2006 Walkathon – “Connect to the Light and Life” 1 Day 200

Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life OPENING of CONNECTING OFFICE

OPENING of CONNECTING OFFICE Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life

Connecting Events 2006 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Apr 2006 Talk with AFMC, Police, Nursing staff, Rotary and Lions club by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 80 Apr 2006 Easter Dance 1 Day 75 Aug 2006 Workshop on Listening skills by Adithy 6 Days 30 Aug 2006 Discussion on Sibling rivalry facilitated by Fatima Oliver 1 Day 10 Sep 2006 Discussion on Relationships 1 Day 15 Sep 2006 Discussion on Eating disorders facilitated by Madhavi Kapur 1 Day 05 Sep 2006 Panel discussion 1 Day 16 Sep 2006 Discussion on Sleeping disorders facilitated by Madhavi Kapur 1 Day 08 Sep 2006 Talk on How to manage studies and stress at Bombay Zoroashtrian Schools by Dr. Bhagwant Ratta 1 Day 200

Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Dr. Aruna Jha with Police, Nursing staff

Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Talk to Poona Women's club

Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Discussion on Sibling Rivalry

Connecting Events 2007 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Jan 2007 Talk on Parenting at St. Mary’s school by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 350 Jan 2007 Talk on Parenting at Dastur Girls School by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 250 Jan 2007 Talk with Police officers by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 75 Jan 2007 Talk on Parenting at Symbiosis Vishwa Bhavan by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 50 Jan 2007 Talk on Global scenario & challenges ahead at ThyssenKrupp Industries India Pvt. Ltd, Pimpri by Dr. Aruna Jha 1 Day 100 Feb 2007 Workshop on Art as therapy by Susan Bullough Khare 1 Day 20

Connecting Events 2007 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Mar 2007 Workshop on Grief and dealing with it by Adithy 1 Day 10 Mar 2007 Workshop on Art as therapy by Susan Bullough Khare 1 Day 15 Apr 2007 Workshop on Facilitation skills by Mathew Mattam 1 Day 15 June 2007 Workshop on Healing the healers by Sandy 1 Day 15 June 2007 Talk on Dealing with stress for students and parents at St. Felix School by Amita and Sandy 2 Days 400 July 2007 Presentation of Awareness module for parents by Adithy 1 Day 05 Aug 2007 Presentation of Awareness module for students by Malati and Ashwini 1 Day 20

Connecting Events 2007 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Sep 2007 Annual general body meeting 1 Day 20 Sep 2007 Workshop on Facilitating suicide survivor support group by Mathew Mattam 1 Day 15 Sep 2007 Awareness programme for students at Kannada Sangha College of Commerce by Malati, Sonal, Ashwini and Susan 1 Day 100 Oct 2007 Workshop on Facilitating suicide survivor support group by Susan and Sandy 1 Day 15 Nov 2007 Presentation on Prevention of child sexual abuse by Bharati Kotwal and team from Muskaan 1 Day 20

Connecting Events 2008 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Jan 2008 Launch of support group for Survivors of Suicide Loss, by Adithy, Sandy, Susan and Jyoti 1 Day 15 Feb 2008 Awareness programme for Parents and children and adolescents at Chavara Kuriakose Church by Sandy, Adithy and Amita 1 Day 85 Mar 2008 Workshop on Suicide prevention by Adithy and Sandy 1 Day 15 Mar 2008 Awareness programme for Mundhwa slum health workers by Shubhada and Adithy 1 Day 60 May, June 2008 Training for Helpline volunteers by Sandy and Adithy 4 Days 15 June 2008 Awareness programme for Teachers of Bishop’s School by Sandy, Adithy, Sangeeta and Sonal 1 Day 325

Connecting Events 2008 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE June 2008 Launch of Helpline 1 Day 15 June 2008 Session on Self-care by Nithya Shanti 1 Day 20 June 2008 Connecting’s 1 st Newsletter for School 1 Day 15 July 2008 Session on Emotional wellbeing for students of SPM School by Sandy, Adithy, Sangeeta and Purva 2 Days 100 Aug 2008 Orientation of Helpline by Connecting’s Team 1 Day 19 Aug 2008 Training programme for Helpline volunteers by Sandy, Adithy, Binny, Raman and Prachee 5 Days 14 Aug 2008 Programme on Stress management for girl students of 11 and 12 standards at Garware College by Adithy, Sangeeta, Ashwini and Prachee 1 Day 85

Connecting Events 2008 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Aug 2008 Programme on Dealing with emotional distress at Tieto Enator [multinational IT Company] - By Susan and Adithy 1 Day 30 Aug 2008 Workshop Art as therapy for volunteers by Susan Bullough Khare 1 Day 10 Sep 2008 Awareness programme for students of Second & Third year Commerce and Psychologyof St. Mira's College by Sandy, Sangeeta and Ashwini 1 Day 80 Sep 2008 Awareness programme for Teachers at SPM School by Ashwini 1 Day 25 Sep 2008 Annual general body meeting 1 Day 15 Oct 2008 Refresher training programme for Helpline volunteers by Pam Stacy 1 Day 10 Oct 2008 Session on Emotional wellbeing for students and teachers at Sardar Dastur School by Sandy, Malati, Pam and Hazel 2 Days 200

Connecting Events 2008 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Nov 2008 Training programme for Helpline volunteers by Sandy, Adithy and Raman 6 Days 7 Nov 2008 Suicide Survivor Walkathon 1 Day 800 Dec 2008 Refresher training programme for Helpline volunteers by Sandy and Adithy 1 Day 11 Dec 2008 Screening of AFSP video on interaction with survivors of suicide loss by Adithy & Pam 1 Day 13 Dec 2008 Session on Emotional wellbeing for students at Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao School by Pam, Hazel, Dhanaji and Adithy 1 Day 60

Connecting Events 2009 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Jan 2009 Refresher training programme for Helpline volunteers by Pam Stacy 1 Day 08 Jan 2009 Orientation of Helpline by Connecting's Team 1 Day 15 Jan-Feb 2009 Training programme for Helpline volunteers by Sandy, Adithy, Binny, Raman, Stella and Pam 10 Days 27 Jan 2009 Healing day by Adithy 1 Day 10 Feb 2009 Workshop on Anger management and depression by Zulema de Souza 1 Day 25 Feb 2009 Refresher training for Helpline volunteers by Binaifer Jesia 1 Day 23 Mar 2009 Presentation cum group discussion on Stress – causes and management by Ashwani Bhakoo 1 Day 14

Connecting Events 2009 MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE April 2009 Workshop on Facilitation skills by Mathew Mattam 1 Day 30 April 2009 Awareness programme for teachers at J.N. Petit school by Ashwini and Sangeeta 1 Day 85

Connecting Events 2009 Planned Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life MONTH PROGRAM DURATION ATTENDANCE Training on Awareness programmes by Connecting team 1 Day Communication – between parents and children by Ashwani Bhakoo 1 Day Camp modules for 1 summer camp by Ashwani Bhakoo 2 Days Suicide survivor support group:- support for those who have lost a dear one to suicide 1 Day Helpline volunteers monthly meeting 1 Day

Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Connecting – Survivor Walkathon 2008

Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Training on Basic Mental Health Counselling

Connecting NGO - Help Save a Life Connecting – Survivor Walkathon 2008