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From 10,000 to Zero: What Will It Take to Prevent Suicide Among Children in India?

India loses more than 10,000 children and adolescents to suicide every year. This blog explores the complex factors behind the crisis, and how 10K2ZERO is working to bring the number down.

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Why More Children in India are Dying by Suicide: A Deeper Look

A virtual panel discussion bringing together sector experts, researchers and advocates with lived experience to discuss child and adolescent suicide prevention in India.

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10K2ZERO panel discussion

A virtual panel discussion bringing together sector experts, researchers and advocates with lived experience to discuss child and adolescent suicide prevention in India.

Panellists on the 10K2Zero virtual panel discussion

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Brainstorming Lab

A two-day convening bringing together sector experts, researchers, funders, ecosystem builders and policymakers to develop a collective roadmap for child and adolescent suicide prevention.

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Policy brief

Suicides in the population below 18 years of age

An overview of the scale and causes of child and adolescent suicide in India, the current policy response, and the case for a coordinated approach.

Pages from the policy brief on suicides in the population below 18 years of age
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10K2ZERO: Concept note

A roadmap for the 10K to ZERO initiative, outlining its vision, strategic approach and key areas of work to reduce suicides among children and adolescents in India.

First page of the 10K2Zero concept note

Preventing child suicides requires effort from all of us.

Whether you are a researcher, funder, organisation, educator, policymaker, mental health professional or individual, there are ways to contribute.

Need support?
Help is available.

Outlive Chat

A free, anonymous and confidential chat-based peer support helpline for youth 18–25 years available from 3 PM–9 PM.

Chat with a peer

SNEHA Suicide Prevention Helpline

Available between 10 AM to 10 PM

+91-44-24640050

iCALL Helpline

Available from Monday to Saturday—10 AM to 8 PM

+91 91529 87821