FOCUS Consortium

06/10/2025

10/09/2025

Today is a reminder that awareness is prevention. When families, caregivers and friends recognize the signs of self-harm or suicidal thoughts, they create the first and most crucial line of support.

This early awareness not only saves lives but also enables psychologists and mental health professionals to achieve recovery outcomes much sooner.

1. Awareness among family, caregivers, and friends strengthens the path to recovery.
2. When close ones recognize early signs of self-harm or suicidal thoughts, they can intervene quickly.
3. This support system creates a safer environment and reduces delays in seeking professional help.
4. With awareness, psychologists don’t have to work alone—recovery becomes a shared journey.
5. This collaboration often leads to faster healing, reduced relapse risk, and long-term mental wellness.

Let's commit to breaking the stigma, encouraging open conversations and building communities where support is always within reach. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE PREVENTION POSSIBLE.

❤️ ***depreventionawareness

10/09/2025

On World Su***de Prevention Day, let’s remember this: Awareness is not optional, it’s survival. Families, friends, and caregivers hold the power to notice the signs, act early and stand beside professionals in guiding recovery. Together, we can prevent silent suffering and save lives...
***depreventionday

30/08/2025

🛡️ Family Su***de Prevention Checklist🚨
Recognizing the warning signs of suicidal thoughts can help family members protect and support their loved ones. While every person is different, psychologists and mental health professionals point to some common observable signs:
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📍Behavioral Signs
Talking about death or su***de (“I wish I wasn’t here,” “You’d be better off without me”).
Withdrawal from family, friends, and social activities.
Giving away prized possessions or making arrangements for after they’re gone.
Risky or self-destructive behavior (substance abuse, reckless driving, unsafe s*x).
Sudden calmness after deep distress (could indicate they’ve made a decision).
Neglecting appearance or hygiene.
Loss of interest in hobbies, school, work, or things they used to enjoy.
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📍Emotional Signs
Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or helplessness.
Extreme mood swings (from despair to sudden cheerfulness).
Expressions of worthlessness, guilt, or being a burden.
Irritability, anger, or agitation.
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📍Physical / Daily Life Signs
Changes in sleep patterns (too much or too little).
Changes in appetite or weight.
Fatigue or loss of energy.
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📍Red Flags (Require Immediate Attention)
Direct talk about wanting to die.
Searching for methods of su***de (online or in books).
Acquiring means (pills, weapons, ropes, etc.).
Writing notes or posting about su***de.
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✅ What Family Members Can Do

Take all signs seriously—never dismiss talk of su***de as “attention-seeking.”

Open a gentle, non-judgmental conversation (“I’ve noticed you seem very down lately, and I’m worried about you.”).

Encourage professional help (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist).

Remove access to lethal means (medications, weapons, toxic substances).

Stay connected—regular check-ins and spending time together help reduce isolation.

In crisis: Call local emergency services or a su***de prevention helpline immediately.

✨ Remember: Talking about su***de doesn’t cause it, asking about it shows love, concern and can save a life.

15/08/2025

As we salute the brave hearts who fought for our nation’s freedom, let’s also remember the freedom we can give ourselves and each other the freedom to speak about mental health without fear or stigma. This Independence Day, may we work toward a developed country where every citizen’s mind is valued as much as their rights. Wishing you peace, strength and well-being on our Independence Day. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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02/08/2025

When a child hears “don’t do that,” their brain is left with a blank. What not to do is clear but what to do instead? That’s missing.

🔄 Children learn best through clear, positive instruction.
🧒 Their brains are still developing executive function, the part that helps with self-control, decision-making and problem-solving.

So when we say, “Don’t run inside,” try adding, “Walk slowly with your feet on the floor.”

✅ This gives the child a replacement behavior to follow a tool to succeed, not just a warning of what to avoid.

👂 Remember: Kids don’t disobey because they’re defiant. They often just need guidance, not just correction.

🌱 Be the guide, not just the guardrail.

25/07/2025

What do you get when your emotions combine?

17/07/2025

We live in a world that rewards speed, but true understanding is slow. It requires patience, introspection, and the courage to look beyond the surface.
It’s easier to judge someone in seconds
than to understand the decades that shaped them.