Farmers Suicide Prevention Helpline

People around the world commit suicide due to mental health struggles like depression, anxiety, loneliness, worthlessness, and other factors. The sole reason for a suicide to occur is because the individual’s cry for help wasn’t heard.

The year 2021 witnessed a record-breaking 1.64 lakh suicides, out of which 10,881 were only farmers.

As many as 15 farmers and 15 agricultural laborers died by suicide every day in 2021.

Now is the time to bridge the gap between help provided and help required. Take the first step towards your mental health by clicking the button below!

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Our expert therapists and mental health professionals at Ananda are well equipped and trained to take on all the suicide cases that need immediate attention and critical problem solving for a person in distress. Ananda’s team of experts and professionals will be available to help you with your self-harm thoughts from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays.
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Suicide Helpline for Farmers

The Indian farmers are going through a difficult crisis today. They have to face a lot of issues such as loan repayment to the banks which is the major cause of suicide among farmers.

The year 2022 has seen 1,875 deaths between the months of January to August in the state of Maharashtra alone. The city of Aurangabad was the second and the most affected city, with 661 suicides committed by farmers in 2022.

It has been observed that since 2019, about 5,000+ farmers have committed suicide in the state of Maharashtra alone.

Another issue that haunts the farmers is deadly droughts due to poor artificial irrigation facilities and inadequate rainfall making crop failure more common. The main cause of suicide in South India is a combination of social problems such as interpersonal, financial difficulties and pre-existing mental illness. A recent study shows that almost a third of suicide survivors (family members left behind) had suicide ideation in one month prior to assessment.

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Objective

During our research we noticed more than 10,000 farmers suicides occurred in the year 2021 in India.

We at Ananda believe that every life matters and that every human being deserves a fair chance at life without the feeling of regret and remorse which is why we have started this initiative to help people around the world overcome their fears and live a joyful life.

40+ Mental Health Professionals

Ananda has over 40+ trained mental health professionals to cater to your concerns and issues of suicidal ideation. Our professionals are well experienced to effectively take on emergency cases.

10 AM - 7 PM

Our suicide helpline is free and available for anybody struggling with self-harm thoughts from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays.

What

The Suicide Helpline is an initiative by Ananda. We cater to emergency calls of suicidal ideation.

Why

Ananda being a mental wellness organisation wishes to be a haven for those who need comfort and rest. To achieve that, Ananda has opened up the Suicide Helpline.

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Signs of Suicidal Ideation

Many farmers find it difficult to cope with the distress that accompanies their work since everything is highly dependent on the climate and the changes in its conditions.

At such times you might hear them say that they feel dejected and want to end their suffering by taking a drastic step. There can be a sudden change in their mood in case they are abusing any type of drugs or alcohol to cope with the situation ahead.

Some of us might observe them wanting to be left alone. They withdraw from social interactions. It is observed through our research that many farmers start giving away their valuable possessions and belongings to their family members and indirectly begin saying their goodbyes to their families.

All of these symptoms accompanied by frequent mood swings, constantly being preoccupied with the thought of suicide or self-harm along with changes in eating patterns and normal routine are the signs that one should look out for in the farmers around them.

  • Talk about suicide such as "I'm going to kill myself", "I wish I was dead", "I wish I was never born".
  • Withdrawal from social contact
  • Increasing use of alcohol, drugs or other substances
  • Changing normal routine, including eating or sleeping patterns
  • Being preoccupied with death, dying or violence
  • Letting go or putting things in order when there is no other logical explanation
  • Saying final goodbyes to people
  • Having extreme mood swings
  • Procuring harmful equipment that can help commit suicide
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Farmers seeking help

Any farmers needing to talk to our trained mental health professionals regarding their suicidal thoughts can connect with us for free via this helpline. Age is not a barrier to talk about your emotional struggles and turmoils. Feel free to contact us in case of an emergency.

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First Session at ₹99

Disclaimer: According to an individual’s case severity, the sessions might vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Any farmer in India is easily distressed either because his land is not giving the kind of yield he expected it to give or because there wasn’t enough rainfall and a drought like situation had to be encountered. Along with these reasons, issues such as soil deterioration, debt etc can also be distressing to the farmers.
According to 2019 reports, the top 6 states affected the most by farmers suicide are Maharashtra (3,927 suicides), Karnataka (1,992 suicides), Andhra Pradesh (1,029 suicides), Madhya Pradesh (541 suicides), Chhattisgarh (499 suicides) and Telangana (499 suicides) These states account for 83 per cent of the deaths committed by persons involved in farm sector during 2019.
In India, over 600 farmers in the region of Marathwada, Maharashtra state, have died from suicide in the year 2021, according to official figures, with a majority of deaths blamed on rains that damaged thousands of hectares of agricultural land and agricultural experts believe the death toll could be even higher.
Farmers in India are struggling today there is no help available at the point of need when the farmers are struggling with their suicidal thoughts. Farmers do not feel heard and supported enough when their emotions and feelings are not validated since society expects them to be rough and tough.
One of the most stressful jobs of all times is farming since the entire year’s produce is dependent on the climatic conditions and the weather. Farmers have just a few months to get their yield for the entire year. Such situations can be extremely stressful for the farmer in charge.