Chidambaram Medical College PG medico allegedly dies by suicide
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Shivaganga: In an unfortunate incident, a 27-year-old doctor undergoing postgraduate studies at Chidambaram Medical College, allegedly committed suicide. He was found lying unconscious inside his residence.
Before his demise, the doctor also did not attend his duties at a hospital in Coonoor, where he was posted for a three-month medical training. The reason for the doctor to take the extreme step is uncertain.
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As per the latest media report by The Hindu, the incident came to light when his mother, upon returning home, was shocked to see his son lying unconscious inside the house. Immediately, she rushed him to Sivaganga Government Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Following this, the Sivaganga Town Police have registered a case, and further investigation is underway.
Medical Dialogues had previously reported that to prevent suicide and promote mental well‑being among medical professionals, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has launched a dedicated 365-day Mental Health Redressal Helpline (MHRH). This helpline aims to support doctors, medical students, and healthcare workers facing stress and mental health challenges.
The helpline will be available 20 hours daily, seven days a week, and will be managed by a dedicated team of psychiatrists who will cater to the mental health needs of the medical professionals to ensure that residents receive timely, professional, and confidential support.
Through this initiative, FAIMA aims to address the growing mental health challenges faced by resident doctors across the country. The helpline will be available for a whole year from Monday to Sunday in different time slots.
This comes at a time when cases of suicide among doctors and students are rising due to extreme stress from work, long shifts, and academic pressure. Many of them were battling depression because of the challenging nature of the medical profession. Therefore, the initiative launched by the association would greatly benefit and support medical professionals who are struggling with their mental health each day.
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