Every life holds a story, but sometimes those stories are weighed down by pain that goes unseen. On World Suicide Prevention Day , marked on September 10, we are reminded that saving a life doesn’t always come from grand gestures. It often begins with the smallest ones: a pause to listen, a kind word, a moment of genuine attention. These acts, though simple, can make the difference between silence and support, despair and hope.

“We need to understand that prevention cannot rest on institutions alone. It depends on how each of us chooses to engage with mental health in our daily lives," explains Mrs. Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Education Trust.

Recognising Early Signs

Suicidal distress rarely arrives with an obvious announcement. Instead, it shows up in su

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