🌧️ Why We Need to Talk More When a teenager dies by suicide, it’s not just one life gone — it’s a ripple through family, school, friends. Over the past few years, Nagpur has seen an alarming rise in teenage and juvenile suicides. Understanding why, how, and what we can do is crucial if we …
Teenage Suicides in Nagpur: Deeper Causes, Real Incidents & What Families Must Know Read More »
Talking about suicidal thoughts can be tough. It’s one of those things that we often brush under the rug, either out of fear, stigma, or sheer discomfort. But the reality is, many people—more than we might think—experience these thoughts at some point in their lives. So, let’s break it down, understand what these thoughts really …
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Self-harm occurs when someone intentionally damage themselves to cope with painful or powerful emotions. It’s a means of attempting to get control over or relieve from negative emotions. Self-harm is a strategy for some people to try to heal themselves by attempting to control or halt their feelings. Others self-harm in order to ‘feel something,’ …
India reported an average 381 deaths by suicide daily in 2019, totalling 1 lakh 39 thousands fatalities over the year, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau 2019 data. Worldwide, the suicide rates for middle-aged Americans are on the rise, which is particularly alarming given the negative health effects typically associated with aging. According …
World Suicide Prevention Day – Dr. Rameez Shaikh, MD Read More »