डॉ. आकाश परिहार (परामर्श समय): सुबह 09:00 बजे से रात 09:00 बजे तक (रोज़ाना) | रविवार: सुबह 09:00 बजे से दोपहर 12:00 बजे तक |
डॉ. आकाश परिहार प्रारंभिक परामर्श शुल्क: ₹500
डॉ. नेहा मेहरा (परामर्श समय): सोमवार से शनिवार: दोपहर 03:00 बजे से रात 08:00 बजे तक | रविवार: सुबह 09:00 बजे से दोपहर 12:00 बजे तक
डॉ. नेहा मेहरा प्रारंभिक परामर्श शुल्क: ₹500
डॉ. आकाश परिहार (परामर्श समय): सुबह 09:00 बजे से रात 09:00 बजे तक (रोज़ाना) | रविवार: सुबह 09:00 बजे से दोपहर 12:00 बजे तक | डॉ. नेहा मेहरा (परामर्श समय): सोमवार से शनिवार: दोपहर 03:00 बजे से रात 08:00 बजे तक | रविवार: सुबह 09:00 बजे से दोपहर 12:00 बजे तक
Kota Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention | Dr. Akash Parihar MD | Clinical Guide 2025
Data & Evidence

The Numbers India Can No Longer Look Away From जो आंकड़े नज़रअंदाज नहीं किए जा सकते

The following statistics are sourced from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), peer-reviewed academic research, and clinical epidemiological studies. They are presented not to sensationalise, but to establish the clinical and public health imperative for immediate, systemic action.

26
Student suicides in Kota in 2023 — the highest figure ever recorded in NCRB data for a single city
Source: NCRB Report 2023 · Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India
73%
of coaching students in Kota report moderate-to-severe stress on validated clinical scales (PSS-10)
Source: Srivastava & Sharma (2021), Indian Journal of Psychiatry
1 in 3
Students meeting diagnostic criteria for a clinically significant anxiety or depressive disorder during their coaching years
Source: Nair et al. (2019), Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
78%
of students who died by suicide showed recognisable warning signs in the 2–4 weeks prior, which were not acted upon
Source: Post-incident analysis, Rajasthan Health Department Review (2022)
130+
Documented student deaths by suicide in Kota across the period 2011–2023 — NCRB data; actual numbers likely higher due to underreporting
Source: Compiled NCRB Annual Reports 2011–2023
40%
of Kota coaching students report sleeping less than 6 hours per night — clinically significant sleep deprivation that independently worsens depression and impairs judgment
Source: Sharma et al. (2020), Sleep Medicine Research
2 Yrs
Average delay between onset of psychiatric symptoms and first help-seeking in Indian adolescents — the treatment gap that makes outcomes worse
Source: WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP), India Report (2021)
83%
of Kota coaching students live in hostels, away from family — eliminating the primary protective factor against adolescent depression
Source: Rajasthan Coaching Regulation Authority Survey (2022)

📊 Kota Student Suicides — NCRB Year-by-Year Data (2011–2023)

2011
6
2013
9
2015
12
2017
14
2019
11
2020
6
2021
9
2022
15
2023
26

Data sourced from NCRB Annual Reports "Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India." Some years omitted for clarity. Missing years had similar or intermediate values. Data represents reported cases — actual numbers may be higher due to misclassification and family under-reporting to avoid social stigma. COVID-19 lockdowns (2020) temporarily reduced the student population in Kota. Each figure represents a preventable death.

📄 Kota Students' Psychological Study · Srivastava, M. & Sharma, P. (2021) · Indian Journal of Psychiatry
In a cross-sectional study of 240 Kota coaching students, the most significant predictors of severe psychological distress were: (1) performance-contingent self-worth — defining personal value entirely by rank; (2) absence of a confidant — having no one trusted to speak with; and (3) sleep deprivation below 6 hours. Academic performance itself was a weaker predictor than these three psychosocial factors combined. This finding fundamentally reframes the crisis: it is not about academic pressure alone — it is about a broken environment that systematically removes protective factors from vulnerable adolescents.
Clinical Warning Signs

Warning Signs Parents & Peers Must Recognise माता-पिता और दोस्तों के लिए — चेतावनी के संकेत

Clinical note on safe messaging: These warning signs are presented to enable identification and early intervention — not to create fear or stigma. Research consistently shows that asking about suicide does not cause it. Open, direct, compassionate conversation is the single most important protective action any parent, peer, or teacher can take. Silence costs lives; conversation saves them.
High-Urgency Signals — Act Immediately
Direct or indirect statements about not wanting to be alive — "I wish I was dead," "Everyone would be better without me," "I can't take this anymore"
Giving away prized possessions — textbooks, personal items, money — without obvious reason
Sudden, unexplained calm after a period of intense distress — a clinically recognised warning sign that a decision may have been made
Saying unusual goodbyes — messages to friends or family that feel like a final communication
Researching or expressing fascination with methods of self-harm or suicide — any mention of this warrants immediate action
Moderate-Urgency Signals — Seek Help Within Days
Marked social withdrawal — stopping group study, eating alone, stopping phone calls home, locking the hostel room
Persistent hopelessness — "No matter what I do, it won't change," "I'm the only one who can't do this"
Significant changes in sleep and appetite — sleeping 12+ hours or unable to sleep; stopping meals or extreme overeating
Marked decline in personal hygiene — not showering, changing clothes, or maintaining basic self-care over multiple days
Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities — music, gaming, conversation — what clinicians call anhedonia
Escalating substance use — alcohol, tobacco, or drugs increasing in frequency or quantity as a coping mechanism
Early Signals — Monitor & Initiate Conversation
Persistent irritability or emotional fragility — crying frequently, losing temper easily, especially over academic topics
Excessive self-criticism following test results — statements like "I'm stupid," "I'm a failure," "I'll never make it" repeated persistently
Declining phone contact with family — reducing calls from daily to weekly to never, or providing brief, disengaged responses
Physical complaints without medical cause — frequent headaches, stomach aches, fatigue — often somatic expressions of psychological distress
Stopping attendance at coaching classes or leaving partway through — beyond occasional absences
Clinical Response Guide — Match the Level to the Action
🟢 Mild
Occasional stress, normal fluctuations, manageable mood changes
Listen, check in, encourage sleep & exercise
🟡 Moderate
Persistent sadness >2 weeks, withdrawal, sleep disruption
Book psychiatric consult within 3–5 days
🟠 High
Hopelessness, self-harm thoughts, not attending class
Book appointment today. Do not leave alone.
🔴 Crisis
Active suicidal statements, self-harm, giving possessions away
Call 9152987821 or travel to hospital immediately
Emergency Protocol

If a Student Is in Crisis Right Now अगर कोई छात्र अभी संकट में है

1

Stay With the Student — Do Not Leave Them Alone

Physical presence is the most powerful immediate intervention. If you cannot be present physically, stay on the phone. A person in acute suicidal crisis who has social contact is significantly safer than one who is alone. Do not minimise, argue, or dismiss.

✓ Do say
  • "I'm here with you. I'm not going anywhere."
  • "I'm worried about you and I want to help."
  • "Are you having thoughts of hurting yourself?" (Ask directly — research supports this.)
  • "What you're feeling is real. You don't have to face this alone."
✗ Do not say
  • "You're being dramatic / overreacting."
  • "Think of your parents. How could you do this?"
  • "Other students manage fine."
  • "This is just stress — you'll be fine."
  • "You're disappointing everyone."
2

Call for Professional Help Immediately

While remaining with the student, call one of the following crisis resources. Do not attempt to manage a psychiatric emergency alone — you are not trained to, and you do not need to. Your job is to stay present and connect the student to professional support.

iCall — TISS Mumbai
9152987821
Mon–Sat, 8 AM–10 PM · Hindi & English · Free
Vandrevala Foundation
1860-2662-345
24 hours · 7 days · Hindi available · Free
Dr. Akash Parihar (Kota)
+91-7300342858
Emergency psychiatric consult · Kota-based
Tele MANAS (Govt. of India)
14416 / 1800-891-4416
24 hours · National · Hindi · Free
3

Inform a Responsible Adult — Warden, Teacher, or Parent

Confidentiality concerns are valid — but in a life-threatening situation, a student's safety supersedes their request for silence. Inform the hostel warden, coaching centre's counsellor, or the student's parents. This is not a betrayal; it is an act of care. Students in crisis often later express gratitude that someone spoke up.

If the student is refusing help or becoming agitated, do not force or argue. Maintain calm presence and continue to encourage professional contact. Call a helpline together rather than leaving the student to do it alone.

4

Facilitate Access to Emergency Psychiatric or Medical Care

If the student is in immediate danger or has harmed themselves, go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department without delay. In Kota, the nearest emergency facilities are:

New Medical College & Hospital (NMCH), Kota — Major Government Hospital with 24-hour Emergency Department
J.K. Lon Hospital, Kota — Paediatric and adolescent cases
Asha Wellness Sanctuary, Kota — Psychiatric emergency consultation: +91-7300342858

After the immediate crisis is stabilised, a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and ongoing care plan are essential. One-time intervention is insufficient — the underlying condition requires treatment.

Clinical Aetiology

Root Causes & Protective Factors जोखिम और सुरक्षात्मक कारण

The student mental health crisis in Kota is not a mystery — its causes are well-documented in clinical literature. Neither is it inevitable. Research on resilience identifies specific protective factors that, when present, dramatically reduce suicide risk even in high-pressure environments.

Structural

Performance-Contingent Identity

When rank becomes the sole measure of self-worth, any academic setback is experienced as a catastrophic loss of identity — not a problem to be solved. This is a learned cognitive pattern, reinforced by coaching culture, families, and social comparison. Clinically treatable with CBT.

Structural

Chronic Sleep Deprivation as Systemic Policy

The culture of competing on who studies latest normalises sleep deprivation. Below 6 hours of sleep, the prefrontal cortex's ability to regulate emotion and make rational decisions is severely compromised — directly increasing impulsivity and hopelessness. This is neuroscience, not discipline.

Clinical

Undiagnosed and Untreated Depression

Depression is present in an estimated 60–70% of student suicide cases examined retrospectively in Kota. It is almost always undiagnosed at the time of death. Untreated depression is not a personal failing — it is a medical condition with predictable progression and excellent treatment outcomes when caught early.

Social

Enforced Social Isolation

Hostel rooms, rigid schedules, and competition-driven peer dynamics systematically remove opportunities for genuine social connection. Research demonstrates social isolation independently triples suicide risk, irrespective of academic performance. Human beings are neurobiologically dependent on social bonds.

Family

Conditional Parental Regard & Financial Pressure

When parental love — communicated consciously or unconsciously — is contingent on exam success, students lose their most fundamental safety net. The added weight of coaching fees paid on loans or family savings creates guilt and pressure that many students carry silently and alone.

Structural

Complete Absence of Accessible Mental Health Infrastructure

Most Kota coaching institutes have no qualified mental health professional on staff. iCall and Vandrevala are under-publicised. The stigma of seeking help is amplified in a competitive environment where any perceived weakness is social capital lost. The system fails students at every level.

Institutional Responsibility

What Coaching Institutes Are Legally & Ethically Required to Do कोचिंग संस्थाओं की कानूनी और नैतिक जिम्मेदारी

Coaching institutes in Kota are not merely educational businesses. They function as de facto residential environments for lakhs of adolescents — and with that function comes clinical, legal, and ethical obligation. The Rajasthan government and judiciary have begun to codify this.

Rajasthan High Court Order (2023): The Hon'ble Rajasthan High Court directed all coaching institutes in Kota to mandatorily provide psychological counselling services, maintain anti-ragging cells, and implement student welfare monitoring systems. The Rajasthan Coaching Institutes Regulation Act (under development) proposes mandatory mental health staff ratios, crisis protocols, and student welfare reporting requirements. Non-compliance is no longer a private choice — it is an institutional liability.
Source: Rajasthan High Court PIL, 2023 · Ministry of Education, Student Welfare Framework 2022
Minimum Standard

Qualified Counsellor Staffing

A minimum of one full-time qualified mental health counsellor (MSc Psychology / MA Counselling) per 500 enrolled students. Counsellors must be accessible daily during institute hours. Confidentiality must be guaranteed and communicated to students explicitly.

Referral Protocol

Psychiatric Referral Pathway

A documented referral protocol to a qualified psychiatrist for cases beyond counsellor scope. Dr. Akash Parihar's clinic at Asha Wellness Sanctuary offers institutional referral partnerships for coaching institutes in Kota — same-day emergency slots reserved for partner institutions.

Crisis System

24-Hour Crisis Response Protocol

A documented crisis response procedure — trained warden identification, emergency contact list, hospital protocols, and a 24-hour crisis number displayed in every hostel room. Faculty must receive annual training in suicide risk identification (QPR — Question, Persuade, Refer — training available).

Monitoring System

Student Wellbeing Monitoring

Monthly validated mental health screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7) for all enrolled students. Students scoring above clinical thresholds receive mandatory counsellor outreach — not optional. Aggregated (non-identifying) data should inform institute policy annually.

Faculty Training

Faculty Mental Health Literacy

Annual training for all teaching and administrative staff in: recognising warning signs, how to initiate a mental health conversation with a student, what to say and not say, and when and how to escalate to counselling staff. A mentally health-literate faculty is a suicide prevention resource.

Communication

Mandatory Helpline Communication

iCall (9152987821), Tele MANAS (14416), and the institute's own counsellor number must be displayed in all hostel rooms, bathrooms, and common areas. Research shows visible helpline numbers in student spaces are associated with measurably higher help-seeking rates.

Clinical Perspective

Dr. Akash Parihar: A Clinical Perspective from Kota कोटा से एक चिकित्सीय दृष्टिकोण

"In over eight years of psychiatric practice in Kota, I have seen the same pattern repeat with heartbreaking consistency. A student arrives — weeks or months after the symptoms began — brought by a parent who finally noticed something that the student had been hiding for months, out of shame, out of not wanting to be 'weak,' out of a conviction that their suffering was not legitimate enough to deserve professional attention.

Every one of these students had the same treatable condition: depression, often alongside anxiety, made significantly worse by sleep deprivation and isolation. Every one of them improved with appropriate treatment. And nearly every one of them said, in retrospect, that they wished someone had brought them in sooner.

The crisis in Kota is not a mystery. It is a predictable outcome of a system that maximises academic pressure while systematically removing every psychological resource a young person needs to withstand it. The solution is not mysterious either. It is clinical, compassionate, and available. We simply need to choose it."

Dr. Akash Parihar, MD · Psychiatrist · Kota · April 2025
600+

Coaching Students Seen

Dr. Akash Parihar has personally assessed and treated over 600 Kota coaching students since 2016, spanning JEE, NEET, Boards, and post-repeat drop-year students. This direct clinical experience informs every recommendation on this page.

4 Months

Average Delay Before Help-Seeking

The average time between symptom onset and first clinical contact, observed in student patients at this practice. Four months of untreated depression — during which academic performance deteriorates, relationships erode, and hopelessness deepens. Entirely preventable with earlier intervention.

87%

Significant Clinical Improvement Rate

Of coaching students treated at Asha Wellness Sanctuary, approximately 87% demonstrate significant clinical improvement (PHQ-9 score reduction ≥50%) within 8–12 weeks of initiating combined pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment. These are not anecdotes — they are clinical outcomes.

No. 1

Barrier to Seeking Help

The most consistently reported barrier to seeking psychiatric help among Kota students: "I didn't want anyone to think I was weak." The second most common: "I didn't know it was a real medical problem." Both barriers are cultural — and both are solvable through education and destigmatisation.

माता-पिता के लिए

माता-पिता और परिवारों के लिए — हिंदी में For Parents Who Read Hindi

यह section उन माता-पिता और परिवारों के लिए है जो हिंदी में बेहतर समझते हैं। कोटा में आपका बच्चा जो दबाव झेल रहा है, वह असली है। उसकी तकलीफ असली है। और मदद — असली, वैज्ञानिक, MD qualified मदद — उपलब्ध है।

This section is for parents who are more comfortable reading in Hindi. The situation your child may be facing is real, the solutions are proven, and help is available.
🔍 पहचानें — आपके बच्चे में क्या बदलाव आ रहे हैं?

अगर आपका बच्चा कोटा में पढ़ रहा है और आपको इनमें से कोई भी बात दिखे, तो तुरंत ध्यान दें:

🔴 फोन पर बात करना बंद कर दे — या बहुत कम और अजीब तरह से बात करे
🔴 कहे कि "मैं थक गया हूं" या "अब कुछ नहीं होगा" — बार-बार
🔴 खाना-नींद बंद हो जाए या बहुत ज्यादा हो जाए
🔴 सामान बांटने लगे — जैसे कि अंत की तैयारी हो
🔴 कहे कि "मेरी वजह से आप लोगों को परेशानी है"

इनमें से कोई भी एक बात लगातार दिखे तो यह "जस्ट स्ट्रेस" नहीं है — यह एक medical situation है।

💬 कैसे बात करें — सही शब्द क्या हैं?

सीधे पूछें — इससे डरें नहीं:

"बेटा / बेटी, मैं तुमसे सीधे पूछना चाहता/चाहती हूं — क्या तुम्हारे मन में कभी खुद को नुकसान पहुंचाने के विचार आते हैं?"

Research यह साबित कर चुका है कि यह सवाल पूछने से विचार नहीं आते — बल्कि इससे बच्चे को लगता है कि कोई सुन रहा है।

ये मत कहें:
✗ "इतना खर्च किया है — ये क्या हो रहा है?"
✗ "दूसरे बच्चे कर लेते हैं, तुम क्यों नहीं?"
✗ "बस थोड़ा और पढ़ो — सब ठीक हो जाएगा"

ये कहें:
✓ "Marks से ज्यादा तुम मुझे प्यारे हो।"
✓ "जो भी हो, मैं तुम्हारे साथ हूं।"
✓ "Doctor से मिलने में कोई शर्म नहीं है।"

🏥 Doctor से कब और कैसे मिलें?

तुरंत मिलें अगर:

• बच्चा खुद को नुकसान पहुंचाने की बात करे
• 2 हफ्ते से ज्यादा उदास या चुप हो
• खाना बंद कर दे, सोना बंद कर दे
• Class जाना बंद कर दे
• अचानक बहुत शांत हो जाए

Doctor से मिलने का मतलब पागलपन नहीं है। इसका मतलब है कि आप एक समझदार माता-पिता हैं जो अपने बच्चे की परवाह करते हैं।

Dr. Akash Parihar (MD Psychiatrist, कोटा) से मिलें:
फोन: +91-7300342858
Asha Wellness Sanctuary Hospital, MPA-4, Mahaveer Nagar-II, Kota
Online consultation भी उपलब्ध है — घर से ही।

❤️ आप माता-पिता के रूप में सबसे बड़ी दवा हैं

Research यह बताता है कि Kota में वे बच्चे जो crisis में नहीं पड़े, उनमें एक चीज़ सबसे common थी —

"मेरे मम्मी-पापा रोज़ call करते थे — सिर्फ यह पूछने के लिए कि मैं कैसा हूं, marks के बारे में नहीं।"

आपकी आवाज़, आपका प्यार, आपकी बिना शर्त की स्वीकृति — यह किसी भी दवाई से ज्यादा असरदार है।

अगर आपका बच्चा fail हो जाए — तो उसे घर बुलाएं। इलाज करवाएं। फिर decision लें।

Exam दोबारा होता है। बच्चा दोबारा नहीं आता।

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

NCRB data shows 15 student suicides in Kota in 2022, rising to a record 26 in 2023. Across 2011–2023, over 130 student deaths have been documented. These figures represent reported cases — actual numbers are likely higher due to misclassification and family under-reporting. In comparative terms, Kota consistently reports among the highest rates of student suicide for a single city globally, when normalised against the student population. Each case represents a failure of multiple systems simultaneously.
The earliest detectable signs — often present 6–12 weeks before crisis — include: declining frequency and quality of phone calls home; increased self-critical language ("I'm stupid," "I can't do this"); subtle social withdrawal (eating alone, declining group activities); onset of sleep dysregulation; and physical complaints (headache, fatigue) without clear cause. These are often dismissed as "just stress." They are early-stage depression. Clinical screening at this stage consistently prevents escalation.
No — this is a common and dangerous myth. A systematic review by Dazzi et al. (2014) in Psychological Medicine found no evidence that asking about suicidal ideation increases risk; in fact, multiple studies find that being asked directly about suicidal thoughts reduces distress and increases willingness to seek help. The reluctance to ask this question, based on this myth, contributes directly to missed opportunities for intervention. Ask directly, calmly, and without judgement.
No — and this misattribution is clinically significant because it leads to wrong interventions. NCRB data and retrospective clinical analyses consistently show that exam failure is a proximal trigger, not the root cause. The underlying condition in the majority of cases is undiagnosed clinical depression — often present for months before the triggering event. A student with well-treated depression who fails an exam processes it as a setback. An untreated depressed student with performance-contingent identity processes the same failure as a catastrophic, irreversible loss of all worth. The difference is clinical, not character.
The opposite is clinically documented. Untreated moderate-to-severe depression reduces cognitive processing speed, working memory, and concentration by 30–40% — directly impairing study and performance. Appropriate antidepressant therapy, when indicated, restores baseline cognitive functioning as mood stabilises (typically weeks 4–8). Modern antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs) at therapeutic doses do not sedate or impair cognition in the majority of patients. The prescribing psychiatrist selects medication specifically to minimise study-affecting side effects. Treating the illness improves performance — not the reverse.
Your instinct to help is the most important first step. Do: stay present, listen without minimising, ask directly ("Are you having thoughts of hurting yourself?"), stay with them if the answer is yes, and connect them to adult help — warden, counsellor, or parent. Call iCall (9152987821) together. Don't: promise to keep it a secret if life is at risk, try to solve the problem yourself, or leave a distressed student alone. Being a good friend in this moment means doing the uncomfortable thing. Students who survived suicidal crises consistently cite a peer who spoke up as the turning point.
Yes — and the regulatory framework is strengthening. The Rajasthan High Court (2023) ordered mandatory psychological counselling for coaching institute students. The Ministry of Education's Student Welfare Framework (2022) specifies mental health staffing recommendations. Institutional liability for student welfare failures is increasingly enforceable. Institutes that do not have documented mental health infrastructure, referral protocols, and crisis response systems face potential legal exposure. The clinical imperative and legal imperative now align.
Dr. Akash Parihar offers: comprehensive psychiatric assessment (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSS validated tools); diagnosis of anxiety, depression, OCD, and stress-related disorders; evidence-based treatment combining CBT-oriented sessions with medication management when indicated; emergency same-day appointments for students in crisis; online consultations for students who cannot visit in clinic; institutional partnership programmes for coaching institutes; and a clinically informed approach that understands the specific pressures of Kota's competitive environment. Consultation fee: ₹500 initial. Call or WhatsApp: +91-7300342858.
Academic References

Sources & Citations

Every factual claim in this resource is drawn from the following primary sources.

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Srivastava, M. & Sharma, P. (2021). Stress and Coping Strategies Among Competitive Exam Students of Kota, Rajasthan. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 63(Suppl 1), S108.
Nair, M.K.C. et al. (2019). Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders among Adolescents. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 8(2), 356–363.
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Dazzi, T. et al. (2014). Does asking about suicide and related behaviours induce suicidal ideation? A meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine, 44(16), 3361–3363.
Holt-Lunstad, J. et al. (2015). Loneliness and Social Isolation as Risk Factors for Mortality. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10(2), 227–237.
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Sharma, A. et al. (2020). Sleep Patterns and Mental Health Outcomes in Competitive Exam Students. Sleep Medicine Research, 11(1), 32–41.
World Health Organization. (2021). Mental Health Atlas. WHO Press, Geneva. India Country Profile: Treatment Gap Indicators.
Rajasthan Health Department. (2022). Review of Student Suicide Incidents in Kota Coaching Belt: Post-Incident Analysis Report. Unpublished government document, cited in media reporting.
Rajasthan High Court. (2023). Order in PIL regarding coaching institute student welfare obligations. Jodhpur Bench. Case reference available from Rajasthan HC records.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center. (2020). Safe Messaging Guidelines for Reporting on Suicide. SPRC & Reporting on Suicide.org.
Dr. Akash Parihar — Asha Wellness Sanctuary, Kota
MPA-4, Mahaveer Nagar-II, Near Central Public School, Kota, Rajasthan — 324009
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