Death Is Not the Answer

Did you know that India is the world's suicide capital with over 2.6 lakh casesreported every year?But what we know about the causes of suicide lags far behind our knowledge ofmany other life-threatening illnesses, partly because the stigma surroundingsuicidal behaviour has limited society's investment in suicide research.It is said that more than 50 per cent of all those who attempt suicide tellsomeone about their intention. So how do you recognize suicidal symptoms inpeople around you and get help?From insights into the mind of a suicidal patient and understanding why one isdriven to suicide to the right kind of intervention when suicide has beenattempted, and a list of suicide hotlines, this book is an attempt to helpthousands who are questioning the motive of their life. It is just as useful toanyone who has lost a loved one to suicide and is looking for a way to overcomegrief.