“Hope is a necessity for normal life and the major weapon against the suicide impulse.” Karl A. Menninger A true story (with the name changed) … Rohit received approval for the college of his choice in the United States of America on a Friday morning and happiness knew no bounds among family and friends alike. …
Overview – What is depression People often think of depression as – I am sad, feeling low, feeling depressed etc. Let us dive deeper to understand depression. Depression is a mental health condition that is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities. It can also cause physical symptoms …
“Suicide isn’t cowardly. I’ll tell you what’s cowardly; treating people so badly that they want to end their lives.” Ashley Purdy We have seen breaking news, celebrity news of successful socialites, and numerous famous people who committed suicide. We also see whenever the exam results are announced, there is news about students who took their …
What is self- harm? Self-harm is a form of behaviour in which an individual deliberately injures himself by cutting or burning or harming themselves in any other self- injurious way. It’s a sign of emotional distress and a form of a coping mechanism. Prevalence of the behaviour Self-harm is very common and affects more people …
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