Summary:
To change the status quo, Dr.
Nandini proposes the introduction of a suicide hotline which would be run by trained volunteers. Now, I am actively taking steps to speak about it.”(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State’s health helpline ‘104’ or Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044 24640050) About a year ago, Dr.
Nandini lost her husband to suicide. In a bid to change this situation and provide a safe space for informed conversation about suicide, Dr.
Nandini is spearheading an initiative called ‘SPEAK’ with M.
S.
Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation to touch the lives and families of victims. Broad set of areasTo be launched on April 27, it will address a broad set of areas revolving around the scarlet letter ‘S.’It will deal with early identification of people with suicidal thoughts and provide support to them..