Why India needs 24/7 suicide helplines
The fact that a large number of deaths by suicide occur at night highlights the pressing need for 24/7 helplines in India The rate of suicide in India has increased tremendously over the last few decades. And the pandemic has only worsened the mental health …
Suicide Crisis in India
The number of suicides in India are increasing at an alarming rate, especially among students and the youth. Immediate intervention and increased awareness are some measures that may help mitigate this crisis India has the world’s highest suicide rate among the youth, with a jaw-dropping …
Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
There is no denying the fact that smartphones have had an immense impact on our lives. From connecting with friends, sending work emails to watching your favourite shows or movies, a smartphone can today do everything that a traditional computer couldn’t 15 years ago. But …
Intersectionality and Suicide
Intersectionality, an amalgamation of our different identities, is closely linked with suicide. Each one of us has an identity. And on a closer look, we see that it has various aspects – our age, gender, sexuality, caste, race, nationality etc. These various identities stem from …
Egoistic Suicide
The absence of social integration or extremely weak social ties are a major risk factor for suicide Ramchand Singh was a farmer who owned four acres of land and leased eight acres. He farmed on this land along with his two sons, Pragat and Dheeraj. …
Trivialising someone’s Suicidal Ideation
People suffering from suicidal ideation are often told to stop overthinking, or to just ‘relax’. But one seldom realises that such comments do more harm than good If there are individuals who have never had a suicidal ideation, it is indeed happy news. However, the …
Understanding Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI)
Self-harm or self-inflicted actions that cause pain, broadly classified as Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), is a growing mental health problem that needs greater awareness and empathy What is NSSI and how is it different from an attempt at Suicide? There has been a lot of buzz …
Altruistic Suicide
While we often believe social relationships are protective, high social involvement, with less focus on the individual, can also have a negative impact on one’s mental health Suicide is often considered an individualistic act, one carried out for personal and private reasons. However, it is …
