The NIMHANS Suicide Prevention, Research, Implementation, and Training Engagement Centre (N-SPRITE) was inaugurated at NIMHANS in collaboration with the Department of Health, Government of Karnataka, on World Suicide Prevention Day.

This centre aims to develop an effective Suicide Prevention Program and aligns with various mental health initiatives under the Karnataka government, such as the Karnataka Brain Health Initiative, the District Mental Health Programme, and other mental health schemes.

N-SPRITE focuses on integrating mental health into public health services, with its primary objectives being the capacity building of healthcare workers and researchers in suicide prevention, using community-based and evidence-driven research.

During the inauguration, exhibitions highlighted mental health initiatives led by Dr. Cherian, the head of N-SPRITE. These included digital mental health evaluations, self-harm registers and assessments, workplace mental health programs, and suicide prevention measures