International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Organizing department / centre / college:
Department of Mental Health Nursing in collaboration with Youth Redcross
Organizing committee members:
Dr. Binsha Pappachan- HOD
Dr. Viji Prasad- Associate Professor- I
Mrs. Jyothi- Incharge Youth Redcross
Mr. Subin Raj- Assiatant Professor-I
Mrs. Vineesha P.V- Lecturer
Mr. Rakshith - Lecturer
II PBBSc students
Name / s of the resource person, designation and affiliation:
Dr. Rajesh Mittur
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Yenepoya Medical College Hospital
Event schedule (enclose brochure if available):
Yes
Brief report of the event:
The Department of Mental Health Nursing observed the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with two impactful events.
As part of the observance, a poster competition on the theme "Breaking the Chain of Addiction" was held on 16th November 2024 at Yenepoya Nursing College, Naringana, Kinya. The competition provided a platform for students to creatively express their ideas on combating addiction.
On 19th November 2024, an awareness program was organized at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose School, Deralakatte. The highlight of the event was a guest talk by Dr. Rajesh Mittur, who spoke on the topic "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention," emphasizing the importance of proactive measures in combating drug abuse. The program began with a warm welcome address by Mrs. Jyothi, and the session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Rakshith. Pamphlets were distributed among the attendees, and feedback was collected to assess the program's effectiveness.
Both events aimed to raise awareness and foster a community-wide commitment to preventing drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
Prize winners of the Poster competition
I Prize- Jothika V. Manoj and Rose Maria P.S- I PBBSc nursing
II Prize-Bhavana V.J. Silvester and Dilshana Thasneen- VI semester BSc nursing
Number of beneficiaries (Attach copy of the attendance sheet):
Students - 200 (8th to 10th standard)
Teachers - 15
Others (specify) - 20 (PBBSc nursing students)
