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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Every person at some point in their lives needs a helping hand who can guide them through tough times. Ananda’s professionals are here to provide you with that hand where you can share your issues and concerns as well as express your emotions without being judged with our professionals.
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Ananda's suicide helpline is now available for anybody who is struggling with the thought of committing suicide or is having suicidal ideation. Get in touch with our professionals and express yourself through the process of venting out your emotions and the issues that are bothering you the most because you are not alone!
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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.
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.
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
10 AM - 7 PM
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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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Disclaimer: According to an individual’s case severity, the sessions might vary.
