Prevention of Suicide

Suicide among students have reached an alarming scale in India, with students making up 7.6% of the country's total suicide deaths

- By Ms. Manisha Rathore

Adjustment to college life and attending a university for the first time can be a stressful experience for college students. Because of the challenges faced when adapting to these life changes, college students are at risk of developing mental health issues more specifically like excessive anxiety, depression and hence suicidal ideation. The incidence of depressive symptoms has been increasing among college students. When discussing mental health, the word “suicide” is essential. It not only defines the thought of ending one’s life but also the circumstance in which an individual feels a sense of hopelessness and worthlessness.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), suicide has been the third leading cause of death among those aged group between 10-19 years. It’s a developmental stage where an adolescent experiences rapid physical, emotional, social and psychological changes but this stage also comes with a lot of expectations and desires by their loved ones such as parents, friends, siblings and teachers.