As reported in The Hindu on Oct 22, Kochi rural police have launched a Suicide Prevention drive.
The Lifeline number is 9544000100.
Maithri was involved in the training and setting up of the Police helpline.
It is Maithri's deep desire that each one of us play our part in lending a listening ear, and help bring down the number of suicides.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/10/21/stories/2009102159920300.htm
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Work-Related Suicides Increase
Now this news from the U.S.
Suicides linked to employment increased by 28% between 2007 and 2008 — from 196 to 251 — according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Most of these occurred in the workplace or while the individual was working; some occurred offsite or outside business hours but were known to be job-related. The demographics of work-related suicide in 2008 resembled that of earlier years. 94% of work-related suicides were committed by men, and 36% were committed by workers between the ages of 45 and 54 — more than any other age group.
- Courtesy The Daily Stat - Harvard Business Publishing
Source: Human Resource Executive Online
Suicides linked to employment increased by 28% between 2007 and 2008 — from 196 to 251 — according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Most of these occurred in the workplace or while the individual was working; some occurred offsite or outside business hours but were known to be job-related. The demographics of work-related suicide in 2008 resembled that of earlier years. 94% of work-related suicides were committed by men, and 36% were committed by workers between the ages of 45 and 54 — more than any other age group.
- Courtesy The Daily Stat - Harvard Business Publishing
Source: Human Resource Executive Online
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