suicide

He noticed the perpetually low parent turnout at the Parent Teacher Meetings in the school. On inquiry, he discovered that a majority of the students had lost one or both parents to suicide.

43-year-old Syed Nasser Hussain was heading home after closing his plumbing material store, when he saw a ‘well-dressed’ young girl preparing to jump into the creek from the Vashi bridge.

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

Your career, stress, love life, a childhood memory, sexual harassment, or any form of harassment can lead to this sinking feeling. And everything is valid. You are valid, your feelings are valid.

"When Rachana first called us on 13th March, all she told us was that something terrible is happening to her, and she needs immediate help."

But between 2:30 - 3 PM, they suddenly spotted a girl who stood on the divider in the middle of the road. She was attempting to commit suicide by jumping in front of a speeding vehicle.

It is necessary for them to understand that they must reach out for assistance as self-treatment is not always the answer.

Worldwide, a life is lost because of suicide every 40 seconds.

Complex, multiple reasons for military suicides need to be understood and it is impossible to compartmentalise these into any set pattern of causes.

The emergency helpline can be used by anyone who is going through stress or anxiety by participating in the challenge.