Suicide Risk Reduction & Gatekeeper Training Committee

In view of the increasing importance of mental health awareness and suicide prevention among students, an institutional committee is hereby constituted for Suicide Risk Reduction and Gatekeeper Training. The committee will be responsible for identifying at-risk individuals, conducting training programs, and establishing support systems within the institution.

The composition of the committee is as follows:

Sl. No.	Name	Designation in the Committee
1	Dr. D Premkumar Dean & Principal	Chairperson
2	Dr. Narendra P Datti Medical Superintendent	Vice- chairperson
3	Dr. G P Gururaj Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry	Coordinator / Convenor
4	Dr. Venkatarathanamma Professor & HOD, Dept. of General Medicine	Member
5	Dr. Nandini Prof. & HOD, Dept. of Physiology	Member
6	Dr. Leena Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology	Member
7	Dr. Annapoorni Asst. Prof., Dept. of Community Medicine	Member
8	Dr. Subramanyam M Senior Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry	Member
9	Dr. Anjukumari Senior Resident, Dept. of Psychiatry	Member
10	Dr. Indu Asst. Prof., Dept. of Ophthalmology	Member
11	Ms. Prabhavathy Nursing Administrator	Member
12	Mr. C H Arjun Clinical psychologist, Dept. of Psychiatry	Member
13	Mr. Kasi Murugan Asst. Prof. & AHS coordinator	Member
14	Dr. Vinayashree 2nd year PGs, Dept. of Psychiatry Student	Member
15	Ms.Shruthi Phase III Part 1 (UGs)	Member
16	Ms. Monisha Executive HR	Member
17	Dr. Vinutha R Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry	Member Secretary

Terms of Reference:

Conduct regular Gatekeeper Training Programs for faculty, students, and staff.

Develop and disseminate protocols for early identification and support of at-risk individuals.

Collaborate with the Student Welfare Cell and Counseling Services for timely interventions.

Organize awareness programs and workshops on mental health and suicide prevention.

Submit periodic reports and updates to the Dean's office.