A safe space for conversations on mental health and mental illness in India
Collectively, the South Asia region accounts for more than 200,000 of the estimated 700,000 global suicide deaths. India contributes 177,567 deaths, followed by Pakistan with 13,506 suicides. Sri Lanka has the highest suicide rates (14/100,000), followed by India (12.6/100,000) and…
There are many myths and misconceptions about suicide and suicide prevention. For starters, please know that it is a complex multi-factorial issue, and that death by suicide cannot be simplified into one simple cause (which is usually how we see…
A moving excerpt from a new book about losing a brother to suicide. #TW suicide loss
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Dr. Nandini Murali is a survivor of Suicide Loss, and the Director of SPEAK, an initiative of the MS Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation, Madurai, set up to create safe supportive spaces for conversations on Suicide and promote Mental Health.…
By Manisha Chachra “I want to jump of a cliff,” I messaged my friend when I got off at Tilak Nagar, my home station. He kept talking to me till I reached home and comforted me by simply listening to me.…
By Kamna Chhibber Speaking, talking and sharing are not always given space in society. Often we shy away from discussing difficult issues. We find it a challenge to share our true thoughts and feelings. Many feel that what goes on…