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.

Could air pollution make you suicidal?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, December 19, 2019 at 05:33pm

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

Posted By IANS, December 12, 2019 at 11:42am

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

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 10, 2019 at 03:32pm

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.

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 07, 2019 at 08:32pm

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

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, September 10, 2019 at 05:24pm

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

Posted By Juhi Kumari, September 10, 2019 at 03:42pm

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

Posted By Editorial Team, September 09, 2019 at 08:40pm

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

Posted By ANI, April 20, 2019 at 11:36am

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

Posted By Editorial Team, February 25, 2019 at 08:38pm

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

Posted By Agencies, January 15, 2019 at 08:58am

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

Posted By juhi kumari, January 01, 2019 at 04:51pm
Study says lesbian, gay, bisexual students at higher risk of self-harm

Posted By ANI, November 27, 2018 at 01:33pm

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

Posted By ANI, November 21, 2018 at 05:58pm

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.
Did you know? Head, neck cancer survivors are at increased suicide risk

Posted By Editorial Team, October 27, 2018 at 12:51pm

Even though the survival rates among cancer patients have improved, those who are treated for head and neck cancers are at an increased risk of suicide, finds study. Know more about this shocking revelations.
World Mental Health Day 2018: Understanding depression in teenagers

Posted By Editorial Team, October 10, 2018 at 11:23am

Suicide due to depression is the third leading cause of death in teens and young adults and can be prevented with urgent treatment and action. Getting rid of the stigma to encourage teenagers to talk about it can go a long way in preventing a possibly drastic outcome.
World Mental Health Day 2018: Crucial signs of borderline personality disorder you didn't know about

Posted By Upneet Pansare, October 09, 2018 at 12:24pm

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10. People with Borderline Personality Disorder experience serious problems in their personal and professional life because of these dangerous behavioural tendencies.
World Mental Health Day on 10th October: Spotting the signs of suicide in your loved ones

Posted By Saswati Sarkar, October 09, 2018 at 10:49am

Suicide is a topic that has, by and large, been misunderstood by us. This poses a serious hindrance towards helping people in serious need. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day day tomorrow, we help you find the warning signs of suicide in people around you.
Here's why loneliness is bad for your health

Posted By Kristina Das, September 21, 2018 at 10:07pm

Loneliness plays into your state of mind when you start feeling alone and isolated. It is somehow connected to genetics.
Woman weighing 100 kg hangs herself after a bariatric surgery to get slimmer

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, September 15, 2018 at 03:30pm

Bariatric surgery can make you depressed as well as suicidal. This woman committed suicide after undergoing bariatric surgery, losing 100 kg of weight in a month and not liking her new, slim look.
Suicide a leading death cause in India, says study

Posted By Agencies, September 13, 2018 at 07:05am

In India, suicide is the leading cause of death in the 15-39-year age group with 37 per cent of the total global suicide deaths among women coming from the country, according to a new study.