Student suicide.

THIS refers to the report 'Student jumps off school's third floor to 'commit suicide'' (Feb 14), according to which, a grade VI student in Hyderabad died in undeter-mined circumstances. The loss of a young life is always a tragedy, but it is especially heart-breaking when it occurs in the context of an educational institution.

Suicide is a complex issue that can have many contributing factors, inclu- ding mental health challenges, social isolation and academic pressures. It is essential for us to take a comprehensive approach to preventing suicide and promoting mental health in our schools and communities.

To this end, I urge the school adminis-trations and all the relevant government authorities to prioritise the implemen-tation of evidence-based programmes and policies addressing mental health and suicide prevention.

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