Ep. 19: How to help people with suicidal thoughts – part 1. #SuicideAwareness #BSDetector

The Covid H________ Project

Dr. Bhooshan Shukla tweeted out an excellent thread on Suicide Prevention, back in September 2018, that you must check out. There is a compiled version available on Thread Reader, if you prefer that - do check it out.

If you have been thinking about suicide, please pick up a phone and call/message a friend. Or, call any one of the numbers listed below:

• “Connecting” (Pune): 8484033312 or, for urgent help, call: 992200 4305 / 1122
• AASRA: 91-22-27546669 (24 hours)
• Sneha Foundation: 91-44-24640050 (24 hours)
• Vandrevala Foundation for Mental Health: 1860-2662-345 and 1800-2333-330 (24 hours)
• iCall: 9152987821 (Available from Monday to Saturday: 8:00am to 10:00pm)
• Connecting NGO: 18002094353 (Available from 12 pm - 8 pm)

Alternately, check these two news articles on Indian Express for a comprehensive list of suicide helplines for various states in India:

1. https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/this-is-serious/list-of-suicide-helplines-in-india/
2. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/world-suicide-prevention-day-suicide-prevention-helplines-india-who-un-mental-health-5982159/

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