Suicide prevention

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023: Unlocking Hope, Shedding Light On Crisis, Lifeline, Connection And Stigma

World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10th each year, serves as a solemn reminder of the global crisis of suicide. 

Sep 10, 2023, 15:30 PM IST

World Suicide Prevention Day 2023: 7 Ways To Support Anyone Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts

By being compassionate, informed, and proactive, we can support those struggling with suicidal thoughts and help them find hope and healing. 

Sep 10, 2023, 13:48 PM IST

Suicide Prevention: Warning Signs That Can Flag Suicide Risks, Experts Explains Preventive Measures

Suicides are preventable, and parents and schools play a significant role in recognising the tell-tale warning signs, said mental health experts.

Aug 19, 2023, 20:01 PM IST

17-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Commits Suicide In Kota, Leaves Heartbreaking Note For Family

Kota NEET Student Suicide: In a poignant suicide note, Manoj Chabra expressed birthday wishes for his father and apologized for the extreme step he was about to take.

Aug 04, 2023, 16:27 PM IST

Google's Pre-Written Texts To Tackle Suicide, Aid People To Ask For Help

Google is also expanding its work with mental health organisations, especially those focused on helping certain populations like children and veterans. 

May 16, 2023, 19:13 PM IST

DNA: Why suicide is easy for daily wage workers?

The pain of daily wage laborers is so deep that they are being forced to end their lives. Do you know that 1.12 lakh daily wage laborers have committed suicide in 3 years. Today, see the DNA test of the pain of daily wage workers.

Feb 16, 2023, 23:14 PM IST

Media has a measurable impact on how people perceive suicides: Study

The study was carried out by Florian Arendt together with his former colleague Sebastian Scherr and researchers based at the Medical University of Vienna.

Mar 06, 2018, 12:43 PM IST

23% adults aged 50 and above disclose their feelings before committing suicide: Study

 According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 800,000 people die by suicide around the world each year – that’s one person every 40 seconds.

Oct 08, 2017, 17:45 PM IST

Suicide Prevention: A minute of your life can save someone else's

The theme of the WSPD 2017 is 'Take a Minute, Change a Life' – to make people aware that communities have an important role to play in supporting those who are vulnerable and prevent the worst from taking place.

Sep 10, 2017, 12:32 PM IST

Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar campaign for suicide prevention

Hrithik on Saturday shared a link of a video, which depicted that one should listen to a person for saving lives. 

Sep 09, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

Unexpected moments of MTV VMAs 2017: Kesha talks on suicide prevention

American singer Kesha didn't perform at MTV VMAs 2017, but delivered a powerful speech on suicide prevention.

Aug 28, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Facebook artificial intelligence to help in suicide prevention

Using data from reported posts, Facebook would use its AI technology to spot patterns between flagged items, identifying posts that suggest that user may be suicidal.

Mar 02, 2017, 11:48 AM IST