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What I learned from counselling people who were suicidal

Helplines provide clients with confidentiality, anonymity and unconditional support that is often absent in their offline lives

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Violence at home driving higher risk of self-harm

Reducing exposure to violence and positive parenting are critical to suicide prevention among Indian youth.

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Stress, depression and worse: The dangers of too much screen time

As smartphones proliferate and young people spend more time online, their excessive use is creating a growing number of addicts

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The tragic toll of competitive exams

The extreme pressure on students to compete sometimes results in students taking extreme steps such as taking their lives.

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Echoes of Despair: Why aren’t we doing more about youth suicide?

A public health approach to suicide prevention means better data collection, multi-sectoral collaboration, gatekeeper training and evidence-based interventions

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How Indonesia can prevent youth suicide

While case numbers are small, there is a chance many suicides go unreported, known as the “iceberg phenomenon.”

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Criminalising suicide only makes it worse

If the aim of criminalising suicide attempts is to deter people from ending their lives and protect the vulnerable, it’s failed.

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The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

There are other legislations and programmes to help prevent suicide other than criminalising suicide attempts.

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Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

Malaysia’s move to decriminalise suicide is a positive step but much more is needed to help those suffering.

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How India continues to punish those who attempt suicide

Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don’t receive appropriate help.

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

What I learned from counselling people who were suicidal

Violence at home driving higher risk of self-harm

Stress, depression and worse: The dangers of too much screen time

The tragic toll of competitive exams

Echoes of Despair: Why aren’t we doing more about youth suicide?

How Indonesia can prevent youth suicide

Criminalising suicide only makes it worse

The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

How India continues to punish those who attempt suicide

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