Project summary
Hospital-based research on individuals presenting with self-harm or suicide attempts in emergency departments — strengthening identification, compassionate care, and follow-up across urban Karnataka.
USHAS is an urban hospital-based study focused on individuals presenting with self-harm or suicide attempts in emergency departments. It is part of N-SPRITE's integrated hospital-based initiatives designed to strengthen safety and continuity of care after a suicide attempt.
Why hospital-based care matters
- Suicide data in India relies largely on police records — stigma and under-reporting limit accuracy.
- Hospital-based surveillance, endorsed by the WHO and India's National Suicide Prevention Strategy (2022), is a vital lens on suicidal behaviour.
- Many individuals are discharged after medical stabilization without sustained follow-up — raising the risk of repeat attempts.
What connects our hospital initiatives
- Capacity building of healthcare providers
- Brief psychosocial interventions at critical points of care
- Structured follow-up and monitoring to reduce recurrence
- Crisis support for urgent care
Focus
Individuals presenting with self-harm or suicide attempts in emergency departments.
Support
Supported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka.
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