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August 13, 2026Cambridge Prisms Global Mental HealthOpen Access

Changing trends in suicide in India, 2013-2023: Rising suicide rates among men

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Demonstrates rising suicide rates among men in India, highlighting urgent mental health needs and societal factors.

Key Points

  • The study aims to analyze trends in suicide rates in India from 2013 to 2023, particularly focusing on men.
  • Utilized national data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) from 2013 to 2023.
  • Analyzed variations in suicide rates across different states and Sociodemographic Index (SDI) groupings.
  • Identified demographic factors affecting increased suicide rates, particularly in low SDI states.
  • Suicide rates in India have risen since 2017, with a significant increase primarily among men.
  • The largest relative increases were seen in low SDI states, while high SDI states observed the largest absolute increases.
  • Recommended targeted suicide prevention strategies for middle-aged and older men, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive mental health support.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76172b0e0cff3f63f366https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2026.10286
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