Psychiatrist Dr. Harish Shetty

Teenage suicide cases are on the rise in India. Recently, a deadly internet game called the Blue Whale Game run by a social media group is said to have pushed a 14-year-old Mumbai boy to commit suicide. mid-day interacted with a renowned psychiatrist and a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Indian Psychiatric Society, Dr Harish Shetty to find out the causes of depression and reasons behind the rise of suicide cases amongst youngsters. Dr. Shetty has not only pointed out the signs of depression but also mentioned ways to handle it and prevent suicide cases amongst children. According to him, strong family bonding and good parenting can bring down the number of suicide cases amongst children in India.

Excerpts from the interview: