As per research conducted by "The Global Burden of Disease Study" and published in the Lancet Public Health journal, it was revealed that 63 percent of all suicides recorded in India occurred within the age bracket of 15-39.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that in India, approximately 57 million people, constituting nearly 18 percent of the global estimate, grapple with depression. Therefore, it is unsurprising that suicide ranks as one of the leading causes of mortality in the United States.

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• The report indicated that a high risk of elevated suicide rates in India is linked to factors such as a concerning level of ignorance and stigmatization, family pressures, career and financial concerns, and the growing impact of social media.

• The study identified significant variations in suicide death rates across different Indian states. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, and Tripura all exhibited high suicide death rates for both men and women.

• India's suicide rate in 2019, at 12.9 per 100,000, surpassed the regional average of 10.2 and the global average of 9.0. Notably, suicide has now become the leading cause of death for individuals aged 15–29 in India.

• The utilization of specific forms of social media by young people is also exacerbating stress and mental health issues. Social media often hinders in-person connections and reduces participation in meaningful activities, and more critically, it diminishes self-esteem through unfavorable social comparisons.

• Mental illness has extensive socioeconomic repercussions and is the primary cause of disability on a global scale. Furthermore, it is intrinsically linked to poverty, creating a detrimental cycle of disadvantage. Individuals living in poverty are more susceptible to mental health issues, and the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness further erode their social support systems.

• The suicide death rate among women in India was found to be 15 per 100,000 women, which is twice the global suicide rate for women (7 per 100,000 women).

• One significant factor contributing to the high suicide rates among women in India is attributed to marriage. The study highlighted that a substantial proportion of suicide deaths among women in India involves married women.