The Department of Sociology in collaboration with Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) Project, National Mental Health Programme, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim organised the monthly screening program on Friday, 25th August 2023 in the college library. This was the third screening program wherein 114 second and final year students from the Departments of Bhutia, English, Lepcha, Limboo and Nepali participated.
The screening process was conducted by 3rd year student volunteers from the Department of Sociology under the guidance of counsellors from Gangtok and Ranipool Primary Health Centres (PHCs). Faculty members from the Department of Sociology, NBBGC as well as members from the Health Committee were also present to ensure smooth conduct of the program.
Screening & Promotion of Mental Health among Students is a monthly initiative of the Department of Sociology in collaboration with Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN), under Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Sikkim.