Volume 5 Issue 9 September, 2015
Reaching out to those at risk of suicide
In 2014 National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported 1,31,666 suicides in India with suicide rate of 10.6 per lakh population. We are losing 15 precious lives in every hour, meaning one life in every 4 minutes. It is hard to imagine the extreme psychological pain associated with suicide for the individual, family and significant others. Reaching out to
someone who is struggling with suicidal ideas can really make a difference. The act of showing concern to someone who may be vulnerable to suicide can be a game-changer. ‘Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives’ is the theme of the 2015 World Suicide Prevention Day, an initiative of the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the World Health Organization. On September 10th let us join hands with others around the world who are working towards the common goal of preventing suicide.
Assistant Professor, AIIMS Jodhpur (Raj)
