Ep.35 Suicide In The Times Of COVID-19 ft. Dr. Soumitra Pathare & Tanmoy Goswami

Suicide rates are 50 percent higher during these times of uncertainty, stress, and isolation compared to last year. But what is the character of Suicide? Is it primarily just a health sector concern? Do we need to dig deeper and look into other sectors? Is suicide going to be the next crisis? How can you help someone in need of help at 2 am in the morning? Helplines and the infrastructure needed for it to reach both urban and rural areas; responsibility of policymakers and the media when it comes to strategy and reporting on suicides; what will the world look like post COVID- do we need to dread that- can we control this-In a conversation with Dr. Soumitra Pathare and Tanmoy Goswami.   HELPLINES FOR SUICIDE: I CALL-9152987820 M MIND POWER-1800-120-820050 MINISTRY OF HEALTH-08046110007 NATIONAL HELPLINE: 1075 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media