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Anti-Stigma Campaign, Digital Tool Help Mitigate Mental Health Problems In Slums: Study
India is home to the world's largest adolescent population of 253 million, with about one in every five experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNI
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Half-Sleeves, Shorts: Mumbai's New Dress Code For Inmates To Prevent Suicides
Data shows that between 2020 and 2023, more than 54 custodial deaths were reported in Maharashtra, with several cases involving suicide by hanging.
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"Mummy, No": At UP Station, Daughter's Grip Pulls Woman Away From Death
A tense scene unfolded at Aligarh railway station, where a woman in distress edged toward the tracks as a train approached. In those critical seconds, her seven-year-old daughter clutched her from behind and shouted for her to stop.
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Instagram To Alert Parents If Teens Repeatedly Search For Suicide Or Self-Harm Terms
Instagram is introducing parental alerts that notify supervised parents if their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms, expanding its safety measures and strengthening mental health support tools.
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Exam Stress And Suicidal Thoughts: What Parents Need To Know And When To Act
Exam pressure can sometimes tip teenagers from stress into anxiety, hopelessness or even suicidal thoughts. A psychiatrist explains early warning signs, when to seek help, and how parents can support children safely and sensitively.
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India Does Not Have Enough Registered Psychologists For Mental Health Care And Suicide Prevention: Study
A new study highlights how India's mental health system faces a critical challenge, despite growing awareness and policy initiatives.
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69 Killed, 169 Injured In Suicide Bombing At Shrine In Islamabad
At least 69 people were killed and many were injured after a suicide bomber detonated himself inside a shrine in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The explosion occurred at Tarlai Imambargah, situated in the Shehzad Town area of the city.
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China Proposes Landmark Rules To End AI-Assisted Suicide, Self-Harm And Violence
China has proposed landmark rules to regulate AI chatbots, aiming to prevent suicide, self-harm, and emotional manipulation by requiring human intervention and guardian contacts.
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On Camera, Man Attempts Suicide From Mecca's Grand Mosque. How He Was Saved
A suicide attempt at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah was prevented after a member of the mosque's security forces stepped in, sustaining injuries while trying to stop the man from jumping from an upper level.
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Screening For Depression Under Government Primary Healthcare May Save Up To Rs 482 Billion: Study
Screening for depression in government primary healthcare can save billions, improve mental health outcomes, and strengthen India's public health system
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Top Court Seeks Report On Suicide Prevention Measures At School, Colleges
The Supreme Court asked all states and Union Territories to apprise it within eight weeks about the implementation of the guidelines it prescribed to deal with mental health issues and suicide among students.
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Long Covid: Follow These Every Day Tips To Better Manage It
Long Covid can affect lungs, heart, brain, nervous system, gut and more. Follow these management tips for better overall health.
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Former Miss Universe Jamaica Contestant Tyra Spaulding Dies At 26, Suicide Suspected
Police are investigating the case as a possible suicide, pending confirmation of the official cause of death.
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Doctor Shares Warning Signs, Coping Skills
On World Suicide Prevention Day 2025, Dr. Pallavi Sharma, MD Psychiatry at Fortis Escorts New Delhi, stresses that suicide is preventable with awareness, compassion, and timely intervention.
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Woman, 55, Jumps In Front Of Metro At Station In Delhi; Hospitalised: Cops
A 55-year-old woman allegedly tried to end her life by jumping in front of a moving train at Seelampur Metro station on Wednesday.
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Anti-Stigma Campaign, Digital Tool Help Mitigate Mental Health Problems In Slums: Study
India is home to the world's largest adolescent population of 253 million, with about one in every five experiencing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, according to the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNI
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Half-Sleeves, Shorts: Mumbai's New Dress Code For Inmates To Prevent Suicides
Data shows that between 2020 and 2023, more than 54 custodial deaths were reported in Maharashtra, with several cases involving suicide by hanging.
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"Mummy, No": At UP Station, Daughter's Grip Pulls Woman Away From Death
A tense scene unfolded at Aligarh railway station, where a woman in distress edged toward the tracks as a train approached. In those critical seconds, her seven-year-old daughter clutched her from behind and shouted for her to stop.
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Instagram To Alert Parents If Teens Repeatedly Search For Suicide Or Self-Harm Terms
Instagram is introducing parental alerts that notify supervised parents if their teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm related terms, expanding its safety measures and strengthening mental health support tools.
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Exam Stress And Suicidal Thoughts: What Parents Need To Know And When To Act
Exam pressure can sometimes tip teenagers from stress into anxiety, hopelessness or even suicidal thoughts. A psychiatrist explains early warning signs, when to seek help, and how parents can support children safely and sensitively.
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India Does Not Have Enough Registered Psychologists For Mental Health Care And Suicide Prevention: Study
A new study highlights how India's mental health system faces a critical challenge, despite growing awareness and policy initiatives.
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69 Killed, 169 Injured In Suicide Bombing At Shrine In Islamabad
At least 69 people were killed and many were injured after a suicide bomber detonated himself inside a shrine in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. The explosion occurred at Tarlai Imambargah, situated in the Shehzad Town area of the city.
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China Proposes Landmark Rules To End AI-Assisted Suicide, Self-Harm And Violence
China has proposed landmark rules to regulate AI chatbots, aiming to prevent suicide, self-harm, and emotional manipulation by requiring human intervention and guardian contacts.
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On Camera, Man Attempts Suicide From Mecca's Grand Mosque. How He Was Saved
A suicide attempt at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah was prevented after a member of the mosque's security forces stepped in, sustaining injuries while trying to stop the man from jumping from an upper level.
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Screening For Depression Under Government Primary Healthcare May Save Up To Rs 482 Billion: Study
Screening for depression in government primary healthcare can save billions, improve mental health outcomes, and strengthen India's public health system
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Top Court Seeks Report On Suicide Prevention Measures At School, Colleges
The Supreme Court asked all states and Union Territories to apprise it within eight weeks about the implementation of the guidelines it prescribed to deal with mental health issues and suicide among students.
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Long Covid: Follow These Every Day Tips To Better Manage It
Long Covid can affect lungs, heart, brain, nervous system, gut and more. Follow these management tips for better overall health.
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Former Miss Universe Jamaica Contestant Tyra Spaulding Dies At 26, Suicide Suspected
Police are investigating the case as a possible suicide, pending confirmation of the official cause of death.
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World Suicide Prevention Day 2025: Doctor Shares Warning Signs, Coping Skills
On World Suicide Prevention Day 2025, Dr. Pallavi Sharma, MD Psychiatry at Fortis Escorts New Delhi, stresses that suicide is preventable with awareness, compassion, and timely intervention.
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Woman, 55, Jumps In Front Of Metro At Station In Delhi; Hospitalised: Cops
A 55-year-old woman allegedly tried to end her life by jumping in front of a moving train at Seelampur Metro station on Wednesday.
