A 14-year-old girl was found dead in her house in Kadampur in Bagalkot district on March 16. The body of Divya Barker was found by her parents in her room. They told the police that she was upset about an incident in her school and cried herself to bed. Police said that a lady teacher … Read more
New Delhi: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to assess mental health status and suicidal tendencies through apps and telehealth consultation is the new frontier in the battle against mental health disorders. They can also act as the crucial bridge between India’s high population and the corresponding number of psychiatrists. At … Read more
Beginning on July 16, you can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It’s a new way to reach free, live support if you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. The Lifeline has been around since 2005 … Read more
Feb. 24, 2022 — How should the media safely report on suicide? The news of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst’s untimely death by suicide on Jan. 30 stunned the world. Scrolling through breaking news headlines and social media feeds, many questioned how an accomplished lawyer, TV host, and social activist could have taken her own … Read more