Give life a chance

BANGALORE: Are you depressed, lonely and often think of committing suicide? Then, Spandana Rehabilitation and Research Center (SRRC), associated with Spandana Nursing Home and Spandana Institute of Mental Health, is here to listen to your problems.With Friday being observed as World Suicide Prevention Day, a 24x7 helpline was launched on Thursday to cater to the needs of those with suicidal thoughts."Suicides are a social problem in India, specially inBangalore. Therefore, anyone who is in distress should feel free to callSpandana. You might get a reason to live," said consultant psychiatrist atSpandana and director of SRRC, Mahesh R.The process is confidentialand no information will be leaked. Anyone can call 080-65000111 or 080-65000222for help and find a new hope to live.