One of the oldest definitions of our species says that we are social animals, but today we are less social and more individualistic. They don't have a place to vent their thoughts either at home or at school or college. The three years together saw 26,476 students take their own lives in the country.Dr MS Dharmendra, a consultant psychiatrist, says, "There can be multiple factors. There could be sociological and psychological factors too, and it all depends on how they are able to handle stress. The same situation may cause depression in some, and not in others."

Source: Times of India January 07, 2018 20:15 UTC