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Suicide Prevention Through Research, Practice, and Innovation
Strengthening suicide prevention systems through evidence, collaboration, and care.
1.7L+
suicide deaths annually in India
28%
India's share of global suicide deaths
2/3
of suicides affect ages 18–45
Save the date
1st N‑SPRITE International Conference on Suicide Prevention
Theme: Suicide Prevention: A Multi-sectoral Approach for Sustainable Solutions
30th November 2026 – 3rd December 2026NIMHANS, Bangalore
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farmers lost in 202360/day
housewives died by suicide (2015–2023)#1
cause of death among youth50%
cases due to family issues & illness5.68%
child suicides vs. 20221/4
daily-wage earners2.5×
transgender deaths since 201410,786
farmers lost in 202360/day
housewives died by suicide (2015–2023)#1
cause of death among youth50%
cases due to family issues & illness5.68%
child suicides vs. 20221/4
daily-wage earners2.5×
transgender deaths since 2014SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE
With early identification, compassionate care, and intersectoral collaboration, lives can be saved.
About Us
Strengthening suicide prevention through evidence and action.
N‑SPRITE - the NIMHANS Suicide Prevention Research, Implementation and Training Engagement Centre - was established to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in India through evidence, capacity building, and systems-level action.
Pillar 01
Surveillance & Outreach
Early identification, monitoring, and help-seeking.
Pillar 02
Intervention & Follow-up
Brief psychosocial care and sustained continuity.
Pillar 03
Crisis Support
Timely response and pathways to urgent care.
Pillar 04
Capacity & Systems
Strengthening healthcare, workplaces, communities.
Institutional Network
Backed by the
institutions that share the mission.
From policy to practice, research to industry — the partners funding, hosting, and implementing N‑SPRITE's work.
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Partners
Anchor Institution
Where N‑SPRITE lives
NIMHANS
N‑SPRITE operates from within NIMHANS, drawing on its clinical infrastructure, research faculty, and decades of public-health leadership to deliver suicide-prevention programmes at scale across India.
Government
State and national public-health partners shaping implementation.
National Health Mission, Government of Karnataka
Global Partners & Funders
International collaborators and funders backing the mission.
Industry & Corporate
Industry partners funding workplace mental-health programmes.
Civil Society, NGOs & NPOs
Civil-society partners working alongside us in communities.
The Full Ledger
A Call to Action
Join Us in Building a Safer Tomorrow
Every life matters. Partner with N-SPRITE to advance suicide prevention through research, training, and community engagement.