Our branch campus in Guayaquil held an event to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. The event was organized by the Health and Hygiene department from the municipality of Guayaquil and supported by our branch campus in Guayaquil.

Students majoring in psychology and members of the “Katharsis” theater group led several talks on the importance of suicide prevention and tips on how to identify and help control this problem. 

Emay Jaramillo, director of the students’ wellbeing services department, said it is important to hold these events for society so we are aware of these issues and do what we can to help. 

The university is committed to supporting important issues in society and taking action to create real changes. Joint work between academia, the state and society is key to solve issues.