Mask of masculinity: Understanding suicide among men in India | The Why Axis

Описание: Trigger warning: Suicide. The content in this video has references to self-harm and suicide. Viewer discretion advised.

On July 8, 2024, a 60-year-old father and his 30-year-old son killed themselves as they lay on a railway track in Mumbai. Why did they take this drastic step? The question is not just about these two. 70% of those who die by suicide in India are men. What is the reason for this high and rising number of suicides among men? We explore in this episode of The Why Axis.

Listen to twenty-two-year-old Doresh lost his mother when he was only nine months old, only the beginning of his sufferings that led him to attempt suicide six times and other stories highlighting the importance of men’s mental health, the stigma and stereotype associated with men expressing emotions and the expectations from men that stop them from seeking help. Listen in to voices from frontline service providers and receivers as we understand the suicide among men in India.

If you need support or know someone who does, please call the following helplines in India or reach out to your nearest mental health specialist.

AASRA - 9820466726
iCall - 022-25521111
SIF One - 8882498498
Vandrevalla Foundation - 9999666555

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