SPIRIT

Suicide Prevention and Implementation Research Initiative. A research partnership & implementation research study for suicide prevention in India & Bangladesh.

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At the moment, we are not tweeting from this account. Please follow @CMHLPIndia and the hashtag #SPIRIT to get regular updates about this project.

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7. Suicide is a largely preventable public health problem. There are several counselling services and helplines working across the country for this cause. Include these resources in your story/report.

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Trigger warning: We are tweeting about media guidelines for reporting of celebrity suicides. If you feel disturbed or stressed by the content, please reach out to someone you trust or call the following helpline for support.

(@toymango, @healthcollectif, @NIMHgov)

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6. Don’t write of suicide deaths/attempts as horrific, unfortunate events. Open up your story by focusing on the celebrity’s life and their contribution to society. 5/n

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We’re looking for youth instructors to deliver the Youth Aware of Mental Health program to #adolescents in 54 schools of Mehsana District, Gujarat. If you are fluent in speaking #Gujarati and want to contribute to #suicideprevention for #youth apply by 18th January. Details👇🏼

[Soumitra 🌻 সৌমিত্র சௌமித்ரா سومترہ @netshrink]

2. @SPIRIT_HUB activities gather pace & we started our #SuicidePrevention intervention trial in 10 villages in Dec 19 Community storage boxes for safe storage of pesticides are already installed in 47 villages. Looking forward to an exciting 2020 with this project!

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@healthcollectif @netshrink @iCALLhelpline @kamna_chhibber @vanditamorarka @sandygautam According to evidence-based studies endorsed by the #WHO media reporting influences suicidal behaviour. Poor media reporting has shown to increase suicides. So yes, working with the media is critical to not only spread awareness but also ensure responsible rights-based reporting

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Suicide is the second-leading cause of death among young people aged 15-29 years. But suicides are preventable. @SPIRIT_HUB @netshrink @gospeakyourmind #ItsOkToTalk

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Dr Soumitra Pathare (@netshrink) of @SPIRIT_HUB: “Half of the suicides in India tend to be impulsive. Research showed that most suicide attempts are without the intent of killing themselves, but because they are distressed.” #SuicidePrevention

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Reach out. Listen. Offer support. #suicideprevention

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If you hear someone talking about suicide, reach out to them, offer to listen and ask them if you can do anything to help them. Let them know that help and support is available. #ItsOkToTalk #SuicidePrevention @gospeakyourmind @SPIRIT_HUB

[Shubhrata Prakash @shubhrata_p]

Thanks @SPIRIT_HUB @arjunkapoor for the opportunity!

Let's take these conversations on #SuicidePrevention to every home, every school, every college, every workplace.

And we really really need a functional, effective 3-4 digit national suicide prevention helpline.

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“We need to hold our policymakers and elected representatives accountable for #suicideprevention” -@netshrink

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Teaching students to cope with suicidal ideation and distress are effective interventions to work with children for #suicideprevention - @netshrink

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“We need to talk about the risk of suicides among marginalised groups such as #lgbtq groups” -@netshrink

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“It is important to protect yourself and create boundaries. Build safe spaces and be sensitive to what triggers people.” -@shubhrata_p