Suicide

Suicide refers to the act of taking one’s own life.According to WHO, over one million people commit suicide every year making it the 13th leading cause of death around the world. That means that suicide claims twice as many lives as the dreaded HIV and is a sign of deep mental distress.

Even minor forms of workplace mistreatment may up suicidal thoughts in employees

If you're getting such suicidal thoughts, we have a few tips to help you overcome the negative thoughts and come out unscathed.
World Suicide Prevention Day: Effective tips to get rid of suicidal thoughts

Today, on the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, it is necessary to create awareness on how to deal with suicidal thoughts.
World Suicide Prevention Day: What can you do to avoid hurting yourself?

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. If you're thinking about suicide, try these strategies to prevent hurting yourself.
World Suicide Prevention Day: 4 mental health conditions that increase the risk of self-harm

Today, as we approach World Suicide Prevention Day, let us take a look at a few mental health conditions that may lead to suicides.
CBSE results 2020: Read the warning signs as suicide cases increase around this time

With the announcement of the CBSE results today, fears of result-related suicide cases are not unfounded. As a parent, know how you can help your child.
5 Bollywood celebrities who committed suicide owing to poor mental health conditions

Various life situations can lead to poor mental health conditions like depression, pushing us to commit suicide. Here's a look at why some B-town celebrities ended their lives abruptly.
Sushant Singh Rajput hangs himself to death: Spot the signs of suicidal thoughts in your loved ones

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has committed suicide by hanging himself. We help you find the warning signs of suicidal thoughts in people around you.
Could air pollution make you suicidal?

Researchers have warned that air pollution could cause substantial harm to our mental health, and lead to suicidal thoughts.
Physical illness may make men more suicidal

Scientists have found that physical illness and injury raises the risk of suicide in men but not women, along with a plethora of other insights into the complex factors that may increase a person's risk of harming themselves.
World Mental Health Day 2019: Childhood bullying can lead to chronic depression and suicide

Bullying is a sad reality of childhood and most of us may have encountered it or been a witness to it. On World Mental Health Day 2019, let us see how this can lead to mental health issues including depression and suicide.
You are not alone: 4 words that can help prevent suicide.

The likelihood of suicide decreases with high-quality social connection. Read on to know how you can prevent your friend from committing a suicide.
How to prevent suicidal thoughts

Are you or someone close to you getting suicidal thoughts and feelings? Read on to know how you can prevent these negative emotions.
World Suicide Prevention Day: Top 5 misconceptions associated with suicide

As we celebrate World Suicide Prevention Day today, here are some of the common myths surrounding this social menace.
All you need to know about World Suicide Prevention Day

As World Suicide Prevention Day is approaching (10th September), here we tell you about the history, significance, and theme of this occasion.
One in five children suffer from mental health problems, reveals study

In a study published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, the researchers mentioned that more than a million Canadian children and youth with a mental health problem.
Real life hero: This is how Dimple Patel fought back after losing her mother to suicide

At the age of 23, Dimple Patel saw her mother losing her life to suicide, thanks to the mental health challenges that run in their family. Born in Ahmedabad and brought up in Chicago, she is currently pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. In this exclusive first personal account, this 31-year-old talks about how she is fighting it out while helping others.
Study says cancer quadruples risk of suicide

A new study published in the Nature Communications journal has revealed that people with cancer are over four times more likely to commit suicide than people without the deadly disease.
5 signs of suicide you must be aware of
Study says lesbian, gay, bisexual students at higher risk of self-harm

According to a new study published in the journal of Archives of Suicide Research, students who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are at a higher risk of self-harm when compared to heterosexual individuals.
Study: major traumatic injury can increase suicide risk

A recent study conducted at the Queen's University has revealed that a major traumatic injury, like car crashes and falls could increase the risk of mental health diagnoses and even suicide.