Cultivating Hope in depressed times
Drudging in mud, soil filling cracks in their hands and feet, migrant workers live on the periphery of uncertainty that makes them endure harsh conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and ensuing situations rendered labourers broken and defeated. As per National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) data, suicide among daily wage earners in 2020 was the highest. A
70% Mental Health Patients Thinking of Suicide; No. in Gurugram Risen by 50% Since Lockdown: Says Doctor
The reasons are irregular work hours, stress of work, and lack of personal space, as well as inability to meet extended family and friends. Most of the patients were between 25 and 40 of age, and more men than women reported the tendency of active ideation. About half of the patients do not have any