Google launches suicide hotline for Pakistan

[RescueRanger]

KARACHI: To tackle the rising number of suicidal cases as well as mental health issues, Google has launched a suicide hotline for Pakistan on Thursday in collaboration with ‘Umang Pakistan’ enabling users to get quick help at the top of the search result page as they browse anything related to suicide.

Recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Umang is a mental health helpline that offers support to vulnerable Pakistanis ideating or planning suicide.

According to the WHO, around 130,000 to 270,000 people attempt suicide in Pakistan each year. Meanwhile, search interest in mental health issues has also been on the rise. Google Trends suggests that topics such as anxiety, depression and suicide, peaked in the 2020-21 period in the country.

Google Regional Director of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Farhan Qureshi shared: “As we see from Trends [Google], Pakistanis are looking for answers about their mental health. We understand time is of the essence when searching for help, especially for those who may be facing suicidal thoughts. We hope that this feature aids vulnerable users in finding help in times of need.”

Umang Pakistan Founder and chief executive officer Kinza Naeem said: “Mental health is the biggest unaddressed problem of our era, especially at a place like Pakistan where more than 40 per cent of the population is suffering from some degree of mental health issues.

“We are utterly grateful to Google for this timely partnership. I am certain that together we will be able to reach out to the maximum number of people in dire need of mental health support and break the taboo around it nation-wide,” she said.

The hotline update will be available on both desktop and mobile (Android/iOS).

Source: Dawn.com

 

[Azadkashmir]

thanks google so you can collect data on our mental weakness and give to mossad.

 

[Wergeland]

Suicide is a bad permanent solution to a temporary problem. Never even think of it.

May Allah ease the burden on people who are in distress, Ameen.

 

[Wolfhunter]

thanks google so you can collect data on our mental weakness and give to mossad.

Seems like you need some mental health attention yourself!

 

[Azadkashmir]

Seems like you need some mental health attention yourself!

seems like you think too much mainstream. answer this then if you are not mentally ill informed, why Russia and china banned google? why, you do know google is a massive data collection agency. Once understanding this you will understand why these countries are always paranoid.

 

[Wolfhunter]

seems like you think too much mainstream. answer this then if you are not mentally ill informed, why Russia and china banned google? why, you do know google is a massive data collection agency.

You do know the service is provided by a local NGO right? Read the article. Use it, don't use it, what the **** does it matter to me?

 

[Azadkashmir]

You do know the service is provided by a local NGO right? Read the article. Use it, don't use it, what the **** does it matter to me?

NGO are part of the program. they are front organsation for these evil elites. Who fund women feminism to corrupt family which also promoted by NGOs.


What does klaus schwab mean when these organization say the great reset?
destroy and rebuild better slavery using technology.

 

[Jango]

People might comment here in a light hearted manner, especially considering the current political and economic situation of the country.

But suicide is a very real problem for a great many number of people. Moreover, therapy and mental health is often neglected, and almost no one chooses to go to a therapist. Doctors kay pas jao then they put you on Citanew or Lopram without a second thought.

Let's hope this initiative works for the betterment of those people in need.

 

[Solidify]

All the EVIL things are implemented under SS govt.
Encouraging death, encouraging load shedding throughout cities, lawlessness, etc!!!!