Edited by: Ms. Arianne T. Salcedo
CATBALOGAN CITY – The Director of Samar State University Student Welfare and Development Services (SSU-SWDS), Dr. Mae V. Cañal, served as a guest lecturer during the Suicide Prevention Awareness Seminar for the Department of Education (DepEd) Jiabong District Heads and Coordinators held at Jiabong Central Elementary School on October 20 (21).
Dr. Cañal was invited by the District Supervisor of Jiabong, Dr. Melly Milca- Nabelon, in response to DepEd Memo OUA 00-0821-0218 and Division Memorandum No. 374, s. 2021 which stipulates to conduct Suicide Prevention Awareness.
Dr. Cañal discussed the Warning Signs of Suicide, Suicide Risk Factors, Recognizing Suicide Warning Signs in Yourself, and Appropriate intervention Steps to Address Suicide Ideation.
The event was attended by 30 School Heads and 29 Mental Health Coordinators from DepEd Jiabong District who are expected to multiply the advocacy on Suicide Prevention Awareness.