Karnataka’s fight against suicide moves from hospitals to communities
Karnataka is shifting its suicide prevention strategy from hospital-based crisis intervention to community-based support. Initiatives like Project SURAKSHA focus on addressing the root causes of distress, such as financial and family stress, through counseling and family support.
Why it matters
Community-based mental health models are increasingly recognized as more effective for long-term suicide prevention than reactive clinical care.
A debt of ₹5,000 pushed a 28-year-old garment factory worker from rural Karnataka into one of the darkest moments of her life.
The article provides a descriptive, evidence-based account of a public health initiative.
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