Odisha: 'Family members can help prevent suicide'

Bhubaneswar | Monday | 10th September, 2018

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Cases of suicide due to impulsiveness is comparatively less than the first one," he said.Sahoo feels suicide cases can be prevented. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Odisha reported 4087 suicide cases in 2015. Family members should talk to their kids and get them early counsel," she added. "If family members can keep eye on the person and take him/her to a counsellor or psychiatrist, he/she can be saved. For example, a person often takes a sudden decision to commit suicide after failing in an exam," Sahoo added..