Resident doctor attempts suicide, sparks calls for change
PGI resident doctor's suicide attempt exposes harassment allegations, leading to urgent inquiry. Calls for change in the workplace.
PGI resident doctor's suicide attempt exposes harassment allegations, leading to urgent inquiry. Calls for change in the workplace.
Early identification of mental health conditions, recognition of suicidal behaviours and appropriate management through a multi-sectoral approach is important, even as we continue to focus on arresting the further spread of the pandemic, Dr Khetrapal Singh said.
The Act decriminalises suicide. It looks at a suicide attempt by someone as a manifestation of the person’s mental illness, and recommends treatment of the patient.
"Information by itself isn't changing minds at all."
