Project summary
A youth-focused hospital-based study of adolescents and young adults presenting with self-harm and suicide attempts — supporting early identification, timely intervention, and continuity of care.
YASHAS is a youth-focused hospital-based study of adolescents and young adults who present with self-harm and suicide attempts. Given that two-thirds of suicides in India affect people aged 18–45 and suicide is the leading cause of death among India's youth, this work fills a critical gap in early identification and sustained care.
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
Adolescents and young adults presenting with self-harm and suicide.
Support
Supported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka.
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