The number of people committing suicide has gone up due to a lack of awareness about mental health, opined Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Dr. R. Selvamani.
He spoke after inaugurating a workshop on mental health organised by the District Legal Services Authority, district police, Shivamogga Institute of Medical Sciences, Zilla Panchayat, and Health and Family Welfare Department in Shivamogga on Saturday.
Both physical and mental health are important. However, many people do not pay attention to their mental health. “Many of those suffering from depression end up committing suicide. They do not understand that depression is a mental health issue that needs care,” he said.
