This article on the recent suicide happen due to the work pressure in the Indian economy and how to manage the work pressure and suicide

1. Monday,
March 18,
2024
The Silent Killer
Navigating Mental Health in Today's Workforce
Issue
#35
In recent years, mental illness in the workplace has become a
major problem that crosses borders and affects employees all
over the world. The mental health debate has attracted a lot
of attention in India, which is known for its busy workforce
and competitive business environment. But recent events
have shown the urgent need for a better strategy to tackle this
silent but widespread problem.
A prominent example that highlights mental health issues in the
workforce in India is an unfortunate incident involving a large
technology company. In mid-2023, reports emerged that a young
software engineer in Bengaluru committed suicide due to work pressure.
His tragic death shocked the tech world and sparked a wave of soul-
searching about the need for the Indian tech industry and its impact on
mental health.
According to British Safety Council India, Statistics show that suicide
rates of professional workers have increased over the past few years. As
many as 50 people currently commit suicide every week in India due to
work or workplace issues, according to the latest figures from the
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) for 2021.
Total 164,033 According to the latest NCRB report , the number of
suicides in India increased by 7.2% in 2021 compared to 2020.
People Suicide rate is highest since India started reporting this data in
1967; 12 people took their own lives and 100,000 committed suicide. He
took his own life in 2021.
In 2021, 1.2% (1,898) of all suicides were government employees, while
7% (11,431) of suicides occurred in the private sector
8% of the victims were secondary school students (13,089 people). ),
while 8.4% of all victims (13,714 people) were unemployed. Self-
employed workers accounted for 12.3% (20,231) of suicides.
The coronavirus outbreak has led to an increase in suicides among
professionals due to fear and panic, psychologists say, adding that it is
unclear what causes the most suffering.
Harsh Kumar

2. Solutions and Recommendations
Promote Mental Health Awareness
Although many Indian businesses do not have adequate knowledge about
the risk of employee suicide and how to prevent it, how to reduce and
manage employee stress and depression, some workplaces are trying to
create and manage employee suicide and depression. Mental health the
importance and benefits of workplace culture and empowerment in
improving your team's wellbeing. While large companies have
established a network of cooperation and support groups in their
businesses to ensure that they receive the necessary support to provide
timely service to their employees, small companies have also started to
provide training and implement various health measures since the
epidemic.
There Must Be a National Suicide Prevention Policy
A national suicide prevention policy is necessary to solve the growing
mental health crisis. It will provide guidelines, allocate resources, and
implement safety measures across the country. Such policies are
necessary to save lives, improve mental health, and provide support to
those in need.
Use an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Creating an EAP helps employees avoid stress, anxiety, etc. can provide
confidential counseling services and resources for managing mental
health issues. These services can play an important role in terms of early
intervention and support.
Mental health screening
Employers should make it a priority to interview employees to assess
their mental health and well-being. This can be done through one-on-one
interviews with managers or anonymous surveys to gauge overall
employee opinions and satisfaction.
The last lines
Ultimately, India's latest example is an important reminder of the urgent
need to pay attention to the health of today's workforce. By using
effective strategies, awareness-raising and leadership support, we can
create workplaces where employees can thrive both personally and
professionally. Now is the time to break the silence and take action to
prevent mental health problems among workers around the world.