The press conference on Teenline and Suicide Prevention Initiative was organized at the CINI Golpark Office, Kolkata.

To promote its mental health program Teenline and its efforts to prevent suicide, the Child in Need Institute (CINI), a renowned non-governmental organization with more than 50 years of devoted service in the areas of health, nutrition, education, and protection, held a press conference recently.

Teenline, which has been in operation since 2002, offers workshops, therapy, telephone counseling, and other treatments to adolescents and young people. Teenline has started a unique suicide prevention initiative in advance of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2025.

The timing of the project is crucial. Suicide is the third most common cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 29, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). An average of one student commits suicide every 40 minutes in India, where over 13,000 students lost their lives to suicide in 2022. Suicidal thoughts have been reported by 14–19% of students in West Bengal.

In order to tackle this pressing issue, Teenline is teaching educators, parents, and caregivers, in addition to helping young people develop resilience and life skills. The campaign aims to eradicate stigma and silence related to mental health. To establish a comprehensive 360° safety net for kids, teachers, and families, Teenline intends to implement awareness campaigns, suicide prevention packages, and institutional mental health policies in the future.

“If families, schools, and institutions work together, suicides can be prevented,” said Dr. Shamir Choudhury.

“We need stronger cyber literacy and support systems to address the growing threats of the digital world”, said Dr. Santwana Adhikari.

In order to create a society that is compassionate and stigma-free, CINI concludes by urging all workplaces and educational institutions to work together by hosting workshops and sessions.

For more details, contact Teenline’s toll-free helpline 1800-121-5323.

Priyanka Dutta