Suicidal Behaviour

A 17-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district immolated herself apparently after she was upset over her father's dependence on alcohol and violent behaviour towards her mother, an official said on Saturday.

The incident has sparked online anger, with many criticising the driver's behaviour and calling for stricter measures from Ola to prevent similar occurrences.

The Mumbai police saved the life of a 28-year-old man after being alert by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) about his suicidal behaviour, the police said on Thursday.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) student Darshan Solanki who allegedly committed suicide had told his mother that caste-based discrimination existed on the institute's campus, a chargesheet filed in the case by police has said.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: WSPD is celebrated to help raise awareness towards suicide cases and help lower the rates of suicide.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: Never dismiss someone who talks about suicide or dying. Do not think of it as attention seeking behaviour but remember, it can be a cry for help.

Mental Health Day: Mental health is important as physical health. With "Suicide Prevention" as the theme of World Mental Health Day 2019, we talk about some warning signs of suicide that you must be aware of.

An elderly man in Andhra Pradesh, who was tied to a tree and thrashed by a mob a few days ago, attempted suicide on Thursday.

The HCPC has asked schools to also keep a close tab on those students who were showing "abnormal" behaviour.

Aditya Narain's sister has attempted suicide for the second time. The 35-year-old is admitted to Delhi Governments Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences or IHBAS.

Depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide with more than 300 million people suffering from it, the World Health Organization (WHO) said ahead of World Health Day. Rates of depression have risen by more than 18 per cent since 2005, but a lack of support for the mental health combined with a common fear of stigma mean...

Parents suffering from psychiatric diseases including mental and mood disorders may increase the risk of their children attempting suicide as well as indulge in various violent behaviours, a study says.

Do you often experience frightening or unpleasant dreams? A new study has revealed that nightmares have been identified as a risk for suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts.

Apparently upset over the biased behaviour of police, a 48-year-old man on Thursday committed suicide by slashing himself in the neck at a local police station in Amritsar.

Severe acne raises suicide risk, and patients taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for the skin condition should be monitored for at least a year after treatment.

A 17-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh's Khargone district immolated herself apparently after she was upset over her father's dependence on alcohol and violent behaviour towards her mother, an official said on Saturday.

The incident has sparked online anger, with many criticising the driver's behaviour and calling for stricter measures from Ola to prevent similar occurrences.

The Mumbai police saved the life of a 28-year-old man after being alert by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) about his suicidal behaviour, the police said on Thursday.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) student Darshan Solanki who allegedly committed suicide had told his mother that caste-based discrimination existed on the institute's campus, a chargesheet filed in the case by police has said.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022: WSPD is celebrated to help raise awareness towards suicide cases and help lower the rates of suicide.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: Never dismiss someone who talks about suicide or dying. Do not think of it as attention seeking behaviour but remember, it can be a cry for help.

Mental Health Day: Mental health is important as physical health. With "Suicide Prevention" as the theme of World Mental Health Day 2019, we talk about some warning signs of suicide that you must be aware of.

An elderly man in Andhra Pradesh, who was tied to a tree and thrashed by a mob a few days ago, attempted suicide on Thursday.

The HCPC has asked schools to also keep a close tab on those students who were showing "abnormal" behaviour.

Aditya Narain's sister has attempted suicide for the second time. The 35-year-old is admitted to Delhi Governments Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences or IHBAS.

Depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide with more than 300 million people suffering from it, the World Health Organization (WHO) said ahead of World Health Day. Rates of depression have risen by more than 18 per cent since 2005, but a lack of support for the mental health combined with a common fear of stigma mean...

Parents suffering from psychiatric diseases including mental and mood disorders may increase the risk of their children attempting suicide as well as indulge in various violent behaviours, a study says.

Do you often experience frightening or unpleasant dreams? A new study has revealed that nightmares have been identified as a risk for suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts.

Apparently upset over the biased behaviour of police, a 48-year-old man on Thursday committed suicide by slashing himself in the neck at a local police station in Amritsar.

Severe acne raises suicide risk, and patients taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for the skin condition should be monitored for at least a year after treatment.