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Suicide Prevention : Need for a Multi-Sectorial and Integrated Effort


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1 Community Health Care, Bhopal, India
2 Dr. Varsha’s Health Solutions, Andheri West, Mumbai, India
     

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Suicide is one of the most concerning incidents that not only has a severe socioeconomic, emotional, and psychological impact on the family but also has adverse effects on the community and overall development of the country. Statistics show that India has an alarmingly high rate of suicide, with a significant proportion being among the youth. Mental health is an important aspect that needs more robust addressing and awareness in society. A multi-sectorial and integrated approach involving governmental and non-governmental health, administrative and social services, as well as mental health experts is required, along with a National Suicide Prevention Policy, as a comprehensive guiding document.

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Suicide, Prevention, Mental Health, Public Health, Psychology.
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Authors

Naresh Purohit
Community Health Care, Bhopal, India
Varsha Narayanan
Dr. Varsha’s Health Solutions, Andheri West, Mumbai, India

Abstract


Suicide is one of the most concerning incidents that not only has a severe socioeconomic, emotional, and psychological impact on the family but also has adverse effects on the community and overall development of the country. Statistics show that India has an alarmingly high rate of suicide, with a significant proportion being among the youth. Mental health is an important aspect that needs more robust addressing and awareness in society. A multi-sectorial and integrated approach involving governmental and non-governmental health, administrative and social services, as well as mental health experts is required, along with a National Suicide Prevention Policy, as a comprehensive guiding document.

Keywords


Suicide, Prevention, Mental Health, Public Health, Psychology.

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