The power of storytelling: how documentaries inspire change
April 2, 2025
CPSP filmmaker Heshani Sothiraj Eddleston explores how storytelling through film can raise awareness and drive meaningful change.
Author: CPSP
How society’s expectations influence self-harm in women and girls
March 27, 2025
CPSP Project & Policy Officer Mounika Bhukya reflects on a recent film screening of Her Name Was Sita, exploring the concept of a ‘virtuous woman’ and how shame and honour can lead to self-harm and suicide.
*Warning: contains content about self-harm and suicide that some people may find upsetting. Use this link to find an international helpline – www.findahelpline.com*
Pesticide poisoning in India: prevalence, challenges & opportunities
March 20, 2025
Professor Michael Eddleston explores the problem of pesticide poisoning in India and the challenges and opportunities for tackling the issue.
CPSP celebrates International Women’s Day
March 7, 2025
To mark International Women’s Day 2025, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention has launched an online campaign to celebrate some of the incredible women worldwide who are helping to prevent deaths from pesticide self-poisoning.
Study confirms pesticide bans as effective suicide prevention measure
February 20, 2025
*Warning: contains content about self-harm and suicide that some people may find upsetting. Use this link to find an international helpline – www.findahelpline.com*
Study sheds new light on methods of suicide in rural Pakistan
February 18, 2025
*Warning: contains content about self-harm and suicide that some people may find upsetting. Use this link to find an international helpline – www.findahelpline.com*
Mapping commercial practices of the pesticide industry to shape science and policymaking: a scoping review
February 15, 2025
A scoping review to map practices adopted by the pesticide industry to influence science and policymaking, revealing a critical need for research on current practices in low- and middle-income countries
A retrospective five-year autopsy based study of suicide in Punjab province of Pakistan
February 13, 2025
A study aimed at identifying the pattern of suicidal deaths in five rural districts in Punjab Province of Pakistan. Findings showed that poisoning was the most common means of suicide.
Preventing suicide by restricting access to Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs): A systematic review of international evidence since 2017
February 3, 2025
A new systematic review, analysing recent global research, showing that regulations limiting access to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) are effective in preventing suicides.
Nepal’s approach to pesticide regulation shows industry support is possible
January 28, 2025
Following Nepal’s recent decision to ban two additional hazardous pesticides, Mark Davis examines the supportive role played by the country’s pesticide industry.