Towards Hope: Charting the Path of Suicide Prevention in India

Shreyansh Srivastava; Hemant Kashyap

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| Published: August 26, 2024

Towards Hope: Charting the Path of Suicide Prevention in India

Shreyansh Srivastava

M.Phil. Clinical Psychology Trainee, Department of Clinical Psychology, Madhav University, Sirohi. Google Scholar More about the auther

, Hemant Kashyap

Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, Madhav University, Sirohi. Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.146.20241203

DOI: 10.25215/1203.146

ABSTRACT

According to the WHO estimates, India has the 41st highest suicide rate globally, as of 2019. Suicide is a global health concern that touches lives regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic status. Prevention is everyone’s responsibility, and it often begins at home. In this article, we’ll explore suicide, assessment scales, preventive strategies for families, resilience building, coping skills, and therapeutic art interventions.

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Hope, Charting, Suicide Prevention

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How to cite this article: Srivastava, S. & Kashyap, H. (2024). Towards Hope: Charting the Path of Suicide Prevention in India. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 12(3), 1492-1501. DIP:18.01.146.20241203, DOI:10.25215/1203.146