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General knowledge refresher this article was published in the magazine national suicide prevention strategy ministry of health and family welfare announced national suicide prevention strategy recently. in line with whos south east-asia region strategy for suicide prevention strategy calls for time-bound action plans and multi-sectoral collaborations to achieve reduction in suicide mortality by 10% by 2030 (from 2020 level). around 1.6 lakh suicides were reported in india during 2021 showing an increase of 7.2% in comparison to 2020. family problems and illness were the major causes of suicides. key objectives of strategy establish effective surveillance mechanisms for suicide within next three years. establish psychiatric outpatient departments that will provide suicide prevention services through district mental health programme in all districts within next five years. integrate a mental well-being curriculum in all educational institutions within next eight years. developing guidelines for responsible media reporting of suicides and restricting access to means of suicide. strategy delineates reds path for suicide prevention and intends to reinforce leadership partnerships and institutional capacity. enhance capacity of health services. develop community resilience and societal support for prevention and reduce associated stigma. strengthen surveillance and evidence generation. initiatives taken for suicide prevention national mental health policy mental healthcare act national mental health program etc general knowledge refresher magazine subscription
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