Until I started working as a counselor on a helpline, I wasn’t sure what a stranger could offer someone who was suicidal over the phone. The people on the other end of the line shared that hesitation. They approached cautiously, unsure of who would answer, whether there would be judgment, or what this stranger, this … Read more
According to a recent study conducted by the Nur Manzil Psychiatric Centre in Lucknow, India holds the 38th position worldwide in terms of suicide-related fatalities. The Centre is a chain of psychiatric hospitals under a national mental health care organisation. Organizer of the workshop and clinical psychologist at Nur Manzil, Dr. Anjali Gupta said: “It … Read more
New Delhi: Using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to assess mental health suicidal status and tendencies through apps and telehealth consultation is the new frontier in the battle against mental health disorders They can also act as the crucial bridge between the high population of India and the corresponding number of psychiatrists. With … Read more
There are never any simple solutions or answers to mental health challenges, this is especially true for suicide. Those contemplating ending their lives often find themselves on an emotionally draining and isolated precipice of a mental health crisis, from which they see no way out. Therefore, one of the most important aspects of our life … Read more
For the past six months, Scarlett has noticed that her body begins to shake excessively. It’s a response she associates with withdrawal from antidepressants, but that didn’t happen this time. Instead, the tremors have coincided with rising costs of living, as she and her housemate have had to adjust their already tight budget. “I have … Read more
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among millennials and Gen-Z in the world. In India, more than 160,000 people lost their lives to suicide in 2021. Yet most of us don’t even want to acknowledge this threat, let alone address it. {{^SubscribedUser}} {{/SubscribedUser}} September is observed as suicide prevention month in many Western … Read more
How can we prevent suicides among young people? All you need is a chance to reach someone who cares to listen: a relative, a friend, a colleague. That emotional support could change the trajectory of the patient’s thought process and nurture them back to life. Helpline numbers All of us experience periods of sadness and … Read more
India accounts for 17.5 percent of the world’s population and yet sees more than 25 percent of the world’s population. suicide deaths. Such reports are often accompanied by discussions of suicide or crisis hotlines, as well as expert opinions from psychiatrists or psychologists. This is a dangerous oversimplification that narrowly focuses on the individual, one … Read more