At 17, the highest number of suicides were recorded in June, even as the Centre had started easing curbs that month. A total of 63 persons had ended their lives in the corresponding period (January 1 to August 24) last year, when the total toll had gone up to 86. A senior police official who wished to remain anonymous, said, investigations pointed towards stress acting as a trigger. But you need immense support from the family and positivity to start living again,” said a Hallomajra resident who attempted suicide in May this year. Dr Roshan Lal, professor, department of psychology, Panjab University, said, “empathy” for a suicidal person from family and friends was required.

Source: Hindustan Times August 24, 2020 16:52 UTC