Suicide studies in India

Abstract

Suicides are the leading cause of mortality across the globe. India is the second highest contributor to the total number of suicides in the global pool. Suicide, in addition to loss of life, also leads to socioeconomic changes in family, causing distress and psychological problems in survivors. In this chapter, we will discuss the magnitude of the problem, survivor aspects, and preventive measures. We will be focusing on farmers’ suicides as a special group.