September 10th is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) to represent a global commitment to focus attention on suicide prevention. The theme of this year's WSPD is :
"Creating Hope Through Action"
It reflects the need for collective, action to address this urgent public health issue. All of us- family members, friends, co-workers, community members, educators, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, political officials, and governments- can take action to prevent suicide in the region.
Every second one person dies from suicide, which means that nearly 800 000 lives are lost every year. According to National Crime Record Bureau, on average 381 suicides were recorded daily in India in 2019. As many as 1,39,123 people died by suicide in India in 2019, marking a 3.4 percent increase compared to 2018. Associated risk factors for suicide, such as a job or financial loss, trauma or abuse, mental and substance use disorders, and barriers to accessing health care, have been further amplified by COVID-19. At the same time, social stigma and a lack of awareness remain major barriers to help-seeking for suicide, highlighting the need for mental health literacy and anti-stigma campaigns.
Suicide Prevention Helplines
1. Assam
Sarathi : 104
2. Chandigarh
ASHA Helpline : 911722735436/ 1722735446
Arogya Seva : 104
3. Delhi
Sumaitri : 1123389090
Snehi : 1165978181
Sanjeevani : 24311918/ 24318883
Sanjeevani : 26862222/ 26864488/ 40769002
Fortis Stress : 8376804102
4. Goa
COOJ Mental Health Foundation : 8322252525/ 9822562522
5. Gujarat
Saath :7962630554/ 792630022
Jeevan Aastha helpline : 18002333330
6. Jammu and Kshmir
Kashmir Lifeline : 18001807020
The Sara : 9697606060
7. Jharkhand
Chikitsa Salah : 104
Jeevan Suicide Prevention Helpline ": 06576453841/ 0657655555
8. Karnataka
Parivarthan : 7676602602
SAHAI : 08025497777/ 9886444075
Sa-Mudra Yuva : 9880396331
Arogya Sahayavani : 104
9. Kerala
Thanal : 04952760000
Maithri : 0842540530
Pratheeksha : 04842448830
Prathyasa : 04802820091
Sanjeevani : 04712599900
DISHA : 1056
10. Madhya Pradesh
Spandan : 9630899002/ 7389366696
Sanjivani : 1253/ 07612626622
Jeevan Aadhar : 18002331250
Hitguj: 9820466726413121
Aasra : 9820466726
Nagpur : 8888817666
Sanjivani : 1253/07612626622/ 9922001122
11. Odisha
Health Helpline : 104
12. Pondicherry
Maitreyi: 04132339999
13. Punjab
Helpline: 104
14. Rajasthan
Helpline: 104
Hope Helpline for Students: 07442333666/ 07442414141
15. Sikkim
Helpline : 221152/ 1800345322
16. Tamil Nadu
Sneha ; 04424640050/ 04424640060
Medical helpline: 104
Jeevan Suicide Prevention Hotline)4426564444
17. Telengana
Roshni Trust : 04066202000/ 4066202001
One Life ; 7893078930
Sevakendram : 104
18. West Bengal
Lifeline Foundation : 03324637401/ 03324637432
NIBS : 9836401234/ 03322865603
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