Today, I want to share some thoughts from my heart to yoursabout how this tendency is something that exists within all of us in some form,and what we can do to prevent someone we love so much, or even ourselves.

What exactly is suicide?

Suicide is the deliberate act of causing one’s own death,typically as a result of experiencing intense emotional pain, mental healthdisorders such as depression, feelings of hopelessness, or other psychologicalstress.  It is a complex issue influencedby various biological, psychological, social and environmental factors.

A suicide leaves families shattered, Children with unansweredquestions, Parents broken for life, colleagues haunted, a society searching forexplanation, one life lost creates a life time of grief.

Let me start with a story,

This is not merely the story of one business man.

It’s the story of countless silent battles fought behindimpressive titles and towering achievements.

His story reminds us that mental health struggles don’tdiscriminate; they can happen to anyone.

Dr. Roy’s story, though tragic is also a beacon, reminding usthat help is available, and that none is alone in this flight, but he didn’tuse it.

In today’s hyper-competitive world, leaders often carryunbearable burdens alone unable to show vulnerability.  The higher one rises, the lonelier the personbecomes.

A few tips to help us all avoid falling into these darktendencies.

Organization in India and Abroad, which help people offerfree help and support for people experiencing suicidal tendencies.

1.    Vishakana Helpline:

Counselling, support for mental issues.

2.    The Minds Foundation

Focusses on mental Health and awareness and support ruralIndia.

3.    Vishwas foundation

Provides Mental Health services andSuicide Prevention Programmes.

Website:  vishwasoundation.org

4.   TheLive Love Laugh foundation

By Dipika Padukone

Focusses on Mental Health awarenessand Suicide Prevention.

Website: thelivelovelaughfoundation.org

5. Sidran Foundation

Counselling, crisis intervention and mental health education.

      Sidranindia.org

6.    Aasra – Distress and contemplatingSuicid.

91 – 98204 66726

Website: aasra.info.

International

1.    Samaritan (UK and worldwide)

Providesconfidential support for those in distress or suicide.

Website:  Samaritan.org

2.    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline(USA)

Offers freeand confidential support 24/7

1-800-273-8255

Website:  suicidepreventionlifeline.org

3.    WHO – Mental Health Global ActionProgram

Providesresources for suicide

Preventionworldwide.

who.int./mental.health.

4.    Lifeline (Australia)

24/7 crisissupport and suicide prevention.

Helpline 1311 14

Website:  lifeline.org.au.

5.    International Association for SuicidePrevention (IASP)

Providesresources and connects organisations globally.

Website:iasp.info.

In closing, I want to leave to leave you withthis thought.   Each of us has a spark ofresilience, a light that can shine through the darkest times, let’s be the onesto nurture that light, in ourselves and others, because we can stand togethersupport each other and break the silence. We should create a world where hope can thrive.

Mental Health awareness is not only theresponsibility of doctors, Psychologists for Governments.  It belongs to families, friends, colleagues, corporators,society, you and me.

Thank you for listening today.  If this episode touched your heart or madeyou think, please share it.  Remember noone is alone, help is just a call away. And a simple conversation, a supportive gesture or compassionatelistening can save a life.

No achievement is bigger than life.

No success is worth emotional destruction.

No pressure justifies permanent success.

If you are struggling, please please speakout.

“Even in your darkest moments there is hope”.

So with this dictum, its you Host Leena Madansigning off.

Thank you an bye bye.