Battling depression, 40-year-old psychiatrist jumps to death in Ghaziabad
Dr. Hemika Agrawal, a 40-year-old psychiatrist, died by suicide in Ghaziabad, India. Police are investigating the incident, which family members attribute to long-term depression following her divorce.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the critical need for mental health awareness and support systems for professionals in high-stress medical fields.
GHAZIABAD: A 40-year-old psychiatrist allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the fifth floor of her apartment in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday.The woman, identified as Dr Hemika Agrawal, allegedly jumped from her flat in Officers City-2 Society in the Raj Nagar Extension area on Sunday. She was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead.According to reports, Agrawal had been struggling with depression and emotional distress since her divorce around one-and-a-half years ago.
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