World Suicide Prevention Day Gatekeeper Training Programme 2025 - Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

SL. No	Particulars in Field	Inputs
	Event Name	World Suicide Prevention Day Gatekeeper Training Programme 2025
2.	Organizing Department/ Committee/Others	Department of Psychiatry, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences
3.	Type of Event	Gatekeeper Training Programme
4.	Level of Event	Intra-University
5.	Collaboration/Accreditation if any	Department of Psychiatry
6.	Date/s and Duration	10-09-2025
7.	Venue	Department of Psychiatry, Adichunchanagiri Hospital and Research Centre
8.	Details of delegates /target audience	Undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
9.	Total Number of delegates attended from the institution	33 participants: 2 postgraduate students, 13 MBBS interns, 9 9^th term MBBS students, 8 5th term MBBS students.
10.	Objective/s of the Event	To enhance awareness about the warning signs of suicidal behaviour and equip participants with skills to respond effectively
11.	Brief Report of the Event (in about 200 words)	On 10th September 2025, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, the Department of Psychiatry organized a Gatekeeper Training Programme to enhance awareness about the warning signs of suicidal behaviour and equip participants with skills to respond effectively. The programme began with an inaugural session, followed by an address from Dr. Tejaswi Prithviraj HK, Associate Professor and Head (in-charge), who spoke on the rising burden of suicide and the urgent need for preventive strategies. Dr. Vaibhavi PS, Assistant Professor, then conducted an interactive session on risk factors, warning signs, and the importance of timely intervention. A role-play session by Mr. Bharat Bhushan and Dr. Monisha R demonstrated how to reassure and appropriately refer individuals at risk. Participants were also divided into groups to discuss case scenarios and develop management approaches, followed by an educational video and an open Q&A to clarify doubts. The event was attended by 34 volunteer medical students (undergraduates, house surgeons, and postgraduates). The training emphasized the importance of open conversations around mental health and the role of gatekeepers in suicide prevention.
12.	Outcome	The programme provided a meaningful platform for medical student volunteers to actively engage in discussions, role-plays, and case-based learning, thereby strengthening their ability to identify suicidal risk, offer initial support, and facilitate timely referral. It successfully fostered awareness, practical skills, and confidence in addressing mental health concerns among future healthcare professionals.