suicide helpline

Many people who contemplate suicide mask their inner pain but often leave subtle signs that can alert loved ones. This World Suicide Prevention Day, the focus is on encouraging open conversations and supporting those in distress. Psychologist Priyanka Varma shares how you can help.

Raashi Thakran lost her 18-year-old brother Raghav to suicide in 2019. To help others who are still suffering silently, she petitioned for a helpline number.

We need to recognise that suicide is a societal failure. To change this it will take a village — we need policy makers, people, and the media to collaborate.

"We received a call from this distressed farmer who was facing legal problems about the succession of his land. He was prepared to take his life and had called us as the last resort."

“I only know that I cannot see someone dying in front of me. That is why I do what I do.”

'Jeevan Aastha' - that's the new helpline launched in Gujarat to help people who are coping with issues like suicidal tendencies, stress, and anxieties. The number is 1800233330.