DUBAI: A socio-cultural organization in Oman has decided to launch a
campaign to tackle the growing suicidal tendencies among the Indian
community in the country.
The one-month campaign will be inaugurated by member of the parliament
K Sudhakaran on May 13, office bearers of the Overseas Indian Cultural
Congress ( OICC) said.
The move comes after it was recently revealed that an Indian commits
suicide every sixth day in Oman owing to financial stress or personal
problems.
"By saving a life, we can save a family. Suicidal tendencies occur when
people fail to cope with mental stress. We know that tackling suicidal
tendencies is not an easy task but we will do our best to save lives
through our campaign," N O Omman, general secretary, Overseas Indian
Cultural Congress (OICC), said.
"During the campaign, we will visit schools, offices, labour camps and
social clubs and conduct awareness against suicides. Many psychologists
and medics have extended their help for this initiative. Even some of
the hospitals in Oman are ready to give a helping hand to combat this
evil," said.
A total of 25 Indians have committed suicide in different parts of Oman
since the beginning of the year, reports Times of India (May 11, 2012)
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