World Suicide Prevention Day: On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi launched the AI-based mental health and wellness program 'Never Alone'.
World Suicide Prevention Day: On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi launched the AI-based mental health and wellness program 'Never Alone'. It aims to prevent students from committing suicides and raise awareness about mental health. Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, Delhi, Dr. Nand Kumar said the programme is focused on screening, intervention and post-invention follow-up for students from colleges and universities. The app has also been launched at AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar and IHBAS Shahdara.
Dr. According to Nand Kumar, 'Never Alone' is a web-based application that can also be accessed through WhatsApp. Students will be able to avail 24x7 virtual and offline counselling services from mental health experts. The initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Global Centre of Integrative Health (JCIH), Dr. It is supported by Deepak Chopra.
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He said that through this app, basic screening of mental health is possible for only 70 paise per student per day. If there are 5,000 students in an institute, they can contact AIIMS Delhi and subscribe to this service. Dr. """Suicide is a global problem and can be prevented to a great extent." But, the biggest problem is, lack of treatment and stigma. About 70 to 80 per cent of people suffering from mental health problems do not take treatment. The main reason for this is the lack of awareness and the stigma associated with mental illness in society."
AIIMS Delhi launches 'Never Alone' app, will help prevent students from committing suicide
World Suicide Prevention Day: On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi launched the AI-based mental health and wellness program 'Never Alone'.
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September 10, 2025 20:45 pm IST
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AIIMS Delhi launches 'Never Alone' app, will help prevent students from committing suicide
Every year on 10 September, the Day of Suicide Prevention is observed.
World Suicide Prevention Day: On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi launched the AI-based mental health and wellness program 'Never Alone'. It aims to prevent students from committing suicides and raise awareness about mental health. Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, Delhi, Dr. Nand Kumar said the programme is focused on screening, intervention and post-invention follow-up for students from colleges and universities. The app has also been launched at AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Bhubaneswar and IHBAS Shahdara.
Dr. According to Nand Kumar, 'Never Alone' is a web-based application that can also be accessed through WhatsApp. Students will be able to avail 24x7 virtual and offline counselling services from mental health experts. The initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Global Centre of Integrative Health (JCIH), Dr. It is supported by Deepak Chopra.
Also Read: Suicide Prevention Day: In these 9 types of conditions, suicide is the most common, know who people at high risk
He said that through this app, basic screening of mental health is possible for only 70 paise per student per day. If there are 5,000 students in an institute, they can contact AIIMS Delhi and subscribe to this service. Dr. """Suicide is a global problem and can be prevented to a great extent." But, the biggest problem is, lack of treatment and stigma. About 70 to 80 per cent of people suffering from mental health problems do not take treatment. The main reason for this is the lack of awareness and the stigma associated with mental illness in society."
"Sometimes the decision of suicide is taken in a state of sudden distress when a person is suffering from financial problems, stress in relationships or any serious illness," he stressed. Now, through this new app, the youth will get guidance and it will also be known that the trouble is in everyone's life, it is very easy to deal with it and be happy.
