Health Department launches 24x7 suicide helpline in Sikkim

GANGTOK: In an effort to address high suicide rate in Sikkim, the state Health Department has launched a 24x7 suicide prevention helpline.

The helpline has been set up at the psychiatry department of the STNM hospital with the support of an NGO Drishya Foundation.

The helpline was inaugurated by Health Minister A K Ghatani.