Anjali Chhabria - Death Is Not the Answer: Understanding Suicide and the Ways to Prevent It

Death Is Not the Answer is a sensitive, thought-provoking book that sheds light and sensitizes us to depression and alienation; subjects we often shy away from addressing. Bringing such issues to centre stage is an important step towards promoting positivity in thought and action and, most importantly, in saving livesTina Ambani, philanthropist and chairperson, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute

I have often wondered what makes successful, beautiful, confident people sometimes want to end it all? I wish they could get out of their skins and see for themselves how the world sees themsuccessful and making a name for themselves among millions. Somehow, suicide rates have doubled over the last few years, with an alarming number of suicides now taking place every minute. At this critical time, I thank Dr Anjali Chhabria for her commendable contribution. Her book on suicide, a timely and much-needed guidance on this pertinent issue, is very welcome. Its not just another book, its THE booknot only for professionals but for every individual going through this difficult stage, and especially to those who want to understand and help their near and dear ones. We hope to see the widespread positive changes and progress this book will bring aboutRaveena Tandon, actor, producer, columnist

The chances of being killed by a natural disaster or a terrorist attack are far less than being killed by our own demons. Suicide is not a testimony of a persons strength or courage. Its a verdict of our insensitivity to see it coming, our fault at lacking the foresight to sense the impending disaster. Its proof of our inability to reach out, hold them close and help them heal. No one in so much pain and turmoil will send a written request, but there are signs we can notice, if we choose to, that something is amiss. We can be instrumental in avoiding this catastrophe, but for that we need to listen, not just with our ears but with our hearts. If we do not heal them, their loss will be our cross to carry, foreverShefali Shah, actor and painter

Just as we dont move to the next grade until we clear a particular examination, so too is the soul not ridden of its unfinished learnings even in the afterlife, unless we take charge of settling the accounts here and now when we are alive. This book is that light of hope for the travellers of the darkSonu Nigam, singer

With suicide becoming the single largest cause for young deaths, this book is the need of the hour. Suicide is the silent cry for help that often goes unheard. We need to listen more closely to our loved ones; listen with love, understanding and above all, compassion. This book will help us help others in their darkest hour... and maybe ourselves tooArchana Puran Singh, actor

Suicide is a cry for help that ends in tragedy. Thank you Dr Anjali for writing a book which is the call of our times. Your book will be a friend that will help many to resolve their pain and heal themselves, and shift from hopelessness to solutions. Best wishesSuresh Oberoi, actor

Its lonely at the topnothing can be closer to the truth. It leads to depression and eventually, suicide. We need to speak about it, but to whom? Its time to get out of our shells, time to change and talk about suicidal thoughts and get help. I really thank Dr Anjali for writing this book. It is absolutely necessary in todays lonely worldAlka Yagnik, playback singer

To a generation of lost souls, Anjali is a bridge over troubled waters. Ive seen her at work, and she has a calming influence and a caring nature that she brings along with her insights and learnings of multiple years. If you are looking for answers, there are bound to be many in this bookRoshan Abbas, anchor, director and media entrepreneur

There is no return from the abyss and there is nothing, absolutely nothing, worth taking the plunge for. There is no problem which time and effort doesnt resolve. This book celebrates life and convinces one of the futility in taking itBrijesh Singh, special inspector general of police (cyber and PAW)

In my twenty-five years of being a psychiatrist, I have seen psychiatry cloaked in myths and misconceptions aplenty. These, in turn, have led to a startling reluctance in the general population to seek a psychiatrists help when required. Consequently, suicide still remains the single largest preventable mode of dying. Depression, possibly the commonest major illness, is the most likely underlying cause of suicidal ideation. There is a crying need today to demystify psychiatry and psychiatric illnesses. This book, by Dr Chhabria, is a wonderful, much required and long overdue effort in this direction. It sheds light in an objective and lucid manner on all aspects of suicide. I am sure it will promote insight and build awareness in our society, and help a lot of people who might be going through the trauma of depression and suicidal ideation