NEW DELHI: The number of women attempting suicide in the country is nearly thrice that of men, while people in the age-group of 15-30 are the most vulnerable, claim experts. According to the Indian Psychiatric Society, however, only 10-15 per cent of suicidal bids are "impulsive" and the rest can be prevented through timely intervention and appropriate psycho-social therapy. According to WHO, 8,00,000 people lose their life to suicide each year -- one person every 40 seconds, and up to 25 times as many make a suicide attempt again. "In...
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