Study of Modes Deployed in Attempted Suicide in the Indian City of Bhopal

The world has witnessed tremendous development in the last few decades. Even in India, the standard of living has improved in general. Literacy rates are improving. More and more people are aspiring for better jobs, better salaries, and higher professional satisfaction. This is pushing society towards materialism. Excessive stress and anxiety to cope with material and professional pressures sometimes lead to suicidal attempts. This retrospective study was conducted in a major city (Bhopal) of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh to analyze the common modes deployed in attempted suicide.