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🎗 September 2025

Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month.
You are not alone.

Every September, the world unites to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind those who are struggling that help is available and recovery is possible. MangalaKiran is committed to this work — not just in September, but every day.

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The reality in India
1.64L
suicide deaths reported in India annually (NCRB 2022)
71%
of people who die by suicide have a treatable mental health condition
1 in 5
people experience a mental health condition in any given year
80%
of suicidal crises are time-limited and can be survived with support

September 10th.
World Suicide
Prevention Day.

Observed globally every year on 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day is the single most important day in the global mental health calendar. A day to light candles, start conversations, and commit — individually and collectively — to building a world where no one suffers alone.

2025 Global Theme
"Changing the Narrative on Suicide"

Talking saves lives.

Research consistently shows that asking someone directly about suicidal thoughts does not increase risk — it reduces it. Starting the conversation matters.

Warning signs are real signals.

Withdrawal, giving away possessions, talking about being a burden, sudden calmness after depression — these are signals that deserve a compassionate, immediate response.

Recovery is possible.

The vast majority of people who survive a suicidal crisis do not go on to die by suicide. With appropriate support, recovery is not just possible — it is common.

Stigma costs lives.

In India, fear of judgement remains the biggest barrier to help-seeking. Every conversation that reduces stigma directly saves lives.

Our Commitment

How MangalaKiran approaches suicide prevention.

Suicide prevention is not a single intervention — it is a culture. At MangalaKiran, we embed awareness, early intervention, and compassionate response throughout everything we do.

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Breaking the Silence

We actively normalise conversations about mental health, suicidal thoughts, and help-seeking — in our sessions, our content, and our community work. Stigma ends when people start talking.

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Early Identification

We train teachers, HR teams, and caregivers to recognise early warning signs — not to diagnose, but to respond with compassion and connect people to the right support quickly.

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Crisis Response

Our clinical team provides immediate crisis counselling, risk assessment, safety planning, and structured handoff to appropriate services. No one should navigate a crisis alone.

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Building Protective Factors

We address the root causes — loneliness, hopelessness, untreated depression and anxiety, family disconnection — through therapy, coaching, and community programs that build resilience long before crisis.

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Family and Community Support

We support the people around someone who is struggling — families, friends, colleagues — with guidance on how to help, what to say, and how to care for themselves too.

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Psychoeducation

We deliver suicide prevention psychoeducation to schools, corporates, and community groups — giving people the knowledge and language to respond, not just react, when someone they care about is at risk.

September 2025

Month-Long Awareness Calendar

A full month of events, conversations, training, and community action. Every week has a focus — every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Week 1 · Sep 1-7
Know the Signs
Week 2 · Sep 8-14
Start the Conversation
Week 3 · Sep 15-21
Build Resilience
Week 4 · Sep 22-30
Take Action
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
Launch
September Awareness Month begins
2
Blog: Warning signs everyone should know
3
Instagram: Myth vs Fact series begins
4
Free webinar: Supporting someone at risk
▶ YouTube Live
5
School
Teacher briefing: Early warning signs
6
Open community Q&A on Instagram Live
7
Reflection: Share a story of help-seeking
8
Blog: How to talk to someone you're worried about
9
Corporate
EAP awareness session for HR teams
10
WSPD
🌍 World Suicide Prevention Day — Candle lighting at 8 PM
11
Workshop
Safety planning basics — 6 PM online
▶ YouTube Live
12
IG Story series: Real voices, real recovery
13
Parents
Parent workshop: Supporting adolescent mental health
14
Lived experience spotlight: Recovery stories
15
Blog: Building protective factors at home
16
Training
Mental health first aid — 4 PM
▶ YouTube Live
17
Instagram: 5 things to say (and not say) to someone struggling
18
Schools
Student wellbeing check-in sessions begin
19
Blog: Grief after loss by suicide — supporting families
20
Community
Walk for Hope — community awareness walk, Hyderabad
21
Ask a psychologist — IG + YouTube Live
▶ YouTube Live
22
Blog: High-functioning depression — when it doesn't look like sadness
23
Corporate
Workplace mental health floor walk — partner org
24
Instagram: Resources and helplines — save this post
25
Training
Gatekeeper training — 5 PM
▶ YouTube Live
26
Blog: How to look after yourself when supporting someone at risk
27
Family
Family wellbeing workshop — parenting through crisis
28
Stories of hope — community testimonials
29
Closing
Month review — what we learned, what's next
30
Commitment
September closes — our commitment continues. 365 days.
MangalaKiran Events
Key Awareness Dates
School and Corporate Programs
Content and Campaigns
How We Help

What MangalaKiran does throughout September and beyond.

Shubhra Pashine, Psychologist
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Free Crisis Counselling Sessions

Throughout September, we are offering free first crisis counselling sessions to anyone who reaches out. No paperwork. No waiting. Just a real conversation with a qualified psychologist.

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Weekly Psychoeducation Webinars

Every Thursday in September — free online sessions on warning signs, how to help someone at risk, safety planning, and supporting yourself through a loved one's crisis.

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School Outreach Program

We are delivering free 90-minute sessions to school counsellors and teachers throughout September — covering identification, classroom response, and referral protocols for students at risk.

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Corporate EAP Awareness

Free introductory EAP consultation for any organisation in September. We will help you understand what your employees need and how a structured program can protect your people.

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Daily Instagram Content

Every day in September — evidence-based content on mental health, warning signs, recovery stories, coping tools, and helplines. Follow @mangalakiranbehavioralhealth for the full series.

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Survivor and Family Support

Dedicated sessions for people bereaved by suicide, and for those supporting a loved one through suicidal crisis. You do not have to carry this alone.

Take Action

What you can do this September.

You do not have to be a professional to make a difference. Here is how every person can contribute to suicide prevention this month.

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Check In

Send a message to someone you have not spoken to in a while. Ask genuinely how they are. Stay for the real answer.

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Learn the Signs

Learn the warning signs of suicidal crisis. Knowledge is not alarmist — it is the first step toward being able to help.

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Share Resources

Share helpline numbers and awareness content on your social media. One share could reach the person who needs it most.

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Light a Candle

On September 10th at 8 PM, light a candle in your window. A global gesture of solidarity and hope for those who are struggling.

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Ask Your School

Ask your child's school what their mental health and crisis response policy is. Encourage them to partner with a psychologist.

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Ask Your Employer

Ask your HR team if your organisation has an EAP. If not, share this page. Your colleagues' lives may depend on it.

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Look After Yourself

You cannot pour from an empty cup. Prioritise your own mental health this month — reach out if you are struggling.

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Know the Numbers

Save crisis helpline numbers in your phone. You may never need them — but someone you know might, and you will be ready.

Recorded Sessions

Watch, Learn & Share

Access our recorded sessions, psychoeducation videos, and live Q&A replays on our YouTube channel. Free to watch and share with anyone who needs them.

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MangalaKiran on YouTube
@MangalaKiranBehavioralHealth

Find recorded sessions on mental health, suicide prevention, ADHD, autism, trauma, workplace wellbeing, and more. All sessions are free to access and share.

▶ Visit Our YouTube Channel

September Online Sessions

All sessions will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube for anyone who cannot attend live. Share freely.

4 Sep · 6:00 PM · Live Webinar
Warning Signs: What to Look For
Free online session. Register via WhatsApp or email.
10 Sep · World Suicide Prevention Day · LIVE
WSPD Special: Starting the Conversation
Live session at 6 PM. Watch live or as replay on YouTube.
11 Sep · 6:00 PM · Workshop
Safety Planning Basics — Free Online Workshop
Recorded and uploaded to YouTube same evening.
16 Sep · 4:00 PM · Training
Mental Health First Aid — 2 Hour Online Training
Certificate issued. Replay available on YouTube.
21 Sep · Instagram Live + YouTube
Ask a Psychologist — Live Q&A
Simultaneous on Instagram & YouTube. Submit questions in advance.
25 Sep · 5:00 PM · Training
Gatekeeper Training — Identify, Intervene, Refer
Recorded session available on YouTube post-event.
▶ Subscribe on YouTube 📲 Register via WhatsApp
If You Need Help Now

You are not alone.
Help is available right now.

If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm — or you are worried about someone who is — please reach out to one of these services. They are free, confidential, and available now.

Suicide Prevention

iCall — TISS Mumbai

Free, confidential psychological counselling. Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 10 PM. Multi-language support available.

📞 9152987821
24/7 Crisis Line

Vandrevala Foundation

24-hour crisis intervention in multiple languages. Free and confidential. Immediate support for acute distress.

📞 1860-2662-345
Emotional Support

Snehi

Emotional support and suicide prevention counselling. Confidential and non-judgmental. Available to all.

📞 044-24640050
National Helpline

NIMHANS Helpline

National Institute of Mental Health. Free mental health helpline with clinical support and referral pathways.

📞 080-46110007
For Families

Samaritans India

Emotional support for people in distress and for families supporting a loved one through suicidal crisis.

📞 1800-209-4353
Emergency

Emergency Services

If someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services without delay. Their life is worth that call.

📞 112

MangalaKiran also provides crisis counselling. If you or someone you care about needs immediate professional support, please reach out to us directly.

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+91 9912 010 400
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