Covid-19 Suicidal Cases in India in the Light of Poverty: Upcoming Challenges for India in Terms of Economy

Authors

  • Danish Suleman Author
  • Waqas Mehmood Author
  • Faiza Iqbal Author
  • Muhammad Umair Ashraf Author

Keywords:

Suicides in India; health and economic crisis; COVID-19 suicide; Poverty and suicide.

Abstract

Many suicide cases of Indian COVID-19 get attention from news and social media, even though no
particular study has significantly assessed COVID-19’s causal factors for suicide. Therefore, 125 COVID-19
suicide cases are covered by current research (aged 19 to 65 years; 63 cases were males). The causes of
suicide include Fear of COVID-19 (n=21), after financial problems (n=19), sole, social boycott and
quarantine pressures, COVID-19 positive, work-related stress, incapacity for lockdown and incapacity to
get alcohol. Fear of COVID-19. Given the severe psychological effects of COVID-19, extensive tele-mental
health services throughout the country are urgently needed.

Downloads

Published

2021-03-20

How to Cite

Covid-19 Suicidal Cases in India in the Light of Poverty: Upcoming Challenges for India in Terms of Economy. (2021). Review of International Geographical Education Online, 11(10), 2109-2118. https://rigeo.org/index.php/rigeo/article/view/845