Ep.35 Suicide In The Times Of COVID-19 ft. Dr. Soumitra Pathare & Tanmoy Goswami
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Show Notes
Suicide rates are 50 percent higher during these times of uncertainty, stress, and isolation compared to last year. But what is the character of Suicide? Is it primarily just a health sector concern? Do we need to dig deeper and look into other sectors? Is suicide going to be the next crisis? How can you help someone in need of help at 2 am in the morning? Helplines and the infrastructure needed for it to reach both urban and rural areas; responsibility of policymakers and the media when it comes to strategy and reporting on suicides; what will the world look like post COVID- do we need to dread that- can we control this-In a conversation with Dr. Soumitra Pathare and Tanmoy Goswami.
HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE:
I CALL-9152987820
M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050
MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007
NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075
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