SURPIN
1 Nov
The Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative (SURPIN) recently hosted its virtual National Conference, uniting stakeholders from various fields under the theme, “Research as a Tool for Promoting Future Mental Wellbeing among the Youth.” The event underscored the crucial role of research in fostering youth mental health and featured presentations from the winners of SURPIN’s 2022…
24 Sep
The Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative (SURPIN), has concluded plans to empower and encourage Nigerian youths to do research on suicide in order to promote suicide prevention in the country. READ ALSO:SURPIN to engage young minds on suicide prevention through research The Founder and National Coordinator of SURPIN, Dr Raphael Ogbolu,…
24 Sep
The Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative (SURPIN), Nigeria’s foremost national suicide prevention organization, is preparing for its annual national conference, which will feature a groundbreaking competition aimed at engaging youths in suicide prevention research. This year's conference, scheduled for September 28, 2024, will bring together students from secondary schools and tertiary institutions across the country,…
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