Suicide and Mental Health

Sushant Singh Rajput ended his life today by committing suicide. And I still can’t believe the fact that he chose to do it even after playing such a strong character in the movie ‘Chhichhore’. Why is it so hard to believe and accept the fact that a stranger just took his own life? I don’t know why but it’s just shattering. This will be forgotten, I know it will be. But we can learn a few things from this.

Mental health is something we shouldn’t ignore. Depression and anxiety need attention. And also other mental disorders. People need to get treated on time. The first and foremost reason for Indians to lose their mental health is the lack of awareness and sensitivity for the issue. There is a big stigma around people suffering from any kind of mental health issues. We don’t have to be embarrassed about it. It can be treated if you want to get better.

Suicide doesn’t end the pain, it just passes it on to someone new. And it’s not a solution to any problem. Someone’s life doesn’t end when they die. It ends when they lose faith. Once you question your own belief, you are done. So have a little faith in yourself. You just need to find a little hope to keep going.

Don’t feel that you are alone in this fight. I know being strong can seem like an escape from being weak from the inside. But it’s okay! It is okay to be weak, it’s okay to overthink, it’s okay to let go of the things even if it’s hard and it’s okay to cry and let your feelings out. Talk to someone whom you can trust. It won’t end the pain, but it’ll help to ease it. And if you feel like someone around you needs help, try to talk to them. It can make their day better.

Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, there’s plenty you can do to help save a life. Click here for helpline numbers for suicide prevention.

-Prachiti Chitale (Kavayitri)