Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention

World Premiere of A.T.M. Any Time Money in Hyderabad, India on Monday 28th July. Its a film about natural farming, soil health and the future of our food

Here are some highlights from the world premiere of A.T.M. – Any Time Money in Hyderabad yesterday. A film on #naturalfarming, #soilhealth & #futurefood systems. There were great panel discussions after the screening.

Read the insights 👉 edin.ac/3IPchXi

#SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction

World Premiere Screening: A.T.M - Any Time Money Join us for a powerful film screening & discussion on natural farming, food, and our future.

SAVE THE DATE: World Premiere A.T.M. (Any Time Money) – a new film exploring #naturalfarming, #soilhealth & #FoodFutures.

📅 28 July | 🕓 4–6 PM IST
📍 CESS, Begumpet, Hyderabad
🎟️ Register now: edin.ac/4m2dGrO

Read more: edin.ac/45axeo4

#SustainableAgriculture #ATMFilm #IndiaFarmers #Agroecology

Here are some highlights from soft launches of A.T.M – Any Time Money in Andhra Pradesh last week! 🎬 150+people joined across 3 villages. It was a privilege to share this story first with the farmers at the heart it.
🎥 Trailer: edin.ac/3GBV96s
#ATMFilm #Agroecology #SoilHealth #IndianFarmers

Where does the story of soil, community & #climateaction begin?

Next week, we host the soft launch of #ATMFilm – Any Time Money in #AndhraPradesh with farmers & families who made this #naturalfarming story possible. Official launch will be in Hyderabad soon. Trailer: lnkd.in/e6Hje5VV
#ImpactFilm

Keith Tyrell, our Head of Global Strategy, delivered a keynote at #CABI’s Africa Regional Consultation meeting, on #pesticideriskreduction and the impacts of pesticide use within the sector. We were also pleased to have Beatrice Grenier and Fredrick Otieno join us.

#PesticideSafety #GlobalHealth

Michael Eddleston highlighted how Sri Lanka’s #pesticidebans contributed to greatest decreases in suicide rates the world has ever seen at a #HealthCanada event yesterday. @heshanise.bsky.social talked about her film #HerNameWasSita about #suicide in Nepal. Thank you #HealthCanada for hosting us 🙏

Shweta Dabholkar (right), Project and Policy Officer, at the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, University of Edinburgh, wins the Research Poster Competition at the University of Bristol Medical School's 'Population Health Science Institute Symposium'. Pictured with her supervisor Duleeka Knipe

Congratulations to Shweta Dabholkar, our Project and Policy Officer, for winning the Research Poster Competition at the #UniversityofBristol 'Population Health Science Institute Symposium' 🏆

Her work on the economic costs of #Suicide in India is vital and timely. Well done Shweta!

#ResearchImpact

NEW BLOG: To mark #WorldEnvironmentDay, Sheila Patel from CPSP explores how pesticides are damaging #soilhealth, #biodiversity and #humanhealth.

👉 Read the blog: edin.ac/3Httncs
🎬 Watch film trailer about soil & natural farming: youtu.be/TJWSUgdxpH0

#BeatPlasticPolllution #organicfarming

Shweta Dabholkar, our policy and project officer, at the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention spoke at a the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions side event on the urgent need to phase out Highly Hazardous Pesticides

Shweta Dabholkar, our policy and project officer, spoke at a #BRSConventions side event last week on the urgent need to phase out #HighlyHazardousPesticides and use safer alternatives 🌱.

We are deeply grateful to to CEJAD, Biovision, PAN International & CPSP for their continued support. 🙏

A.T.M - Any Time Money - film about natural farming and soil health

OFFICIAL TRAILER: A.T.M – Any Time Money explores how Andhra Pradesh farmers are using natural farming to heal soil & fight climate change. 🌱🌍🔬

Watch now: 📽️ edin.ac/3EqvIUA

Full release coming soon in Andhrah Pradesh, India
#ATMFilm #NaturalFarming #SoilHealth

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NEW STAFF MEMBER: We are delighted to welcome Keith Tyrell as the Head of Global Strategy at CPSP. A former PAN UK Director, Keith will lead on efforts to support countries in phasing out deadly pesticides.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/44MtsBs
#pesticidesuicide #PublicHealth #globalhealth #policychange

Dr Rakesh Ghimire, CPSP Consultant

Congratulations to our consultant Dr. Rakesh Ghimire who has been awarded the ‘Mrigendra Raj Pandey Young Health Researcher Award’ for his work to reduce pesticide related deaths in Nepal.

Read more 👇
edin.ac/4jroONA

#pesticidebans #pesticidesuicides #Nepal

Inside Andhra Pradesh’s Natural Farming Movement - The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention | CPSP Dhannya V. Sasi reflects on a recent visit to Andhra Pradesh and her interactions with farmers who are abandoning chemicals in favour of natural farming.

On #WorldHealthDay, we highlight the crisis of pesticide-related suicides. Banning toxic pesticides can prevent these death and safer, sustainable alternatives like natural farming exist. Learn more about Andhra Pradesh's #NaturalFarming Movement 👉 edin.ac/3Ah01KH
#PesticideSuicide

📢 NEW BLOG 'The power of storytelling: how documentaries inspire change'.

CPSP filmmaker @heshanise.bsky.social delves into the art of using film to spark meaningful conversations, drive impact, and create positive change. Read now 👉https://edin.ac/42eBbpf

#filmmaking #storytelling #impact

How do societal expectations contribute to self-harm in women? Read our latest blog, reflecting on a recent screening of 'Her Name Was Sita'. The film sparked a powerful conversation on the detrimental effects of societal norms.

Read now ➡️ edin.ac/4j2hlF3 *content warning: self-harm & suicide*

📢NEW BLOG: To mark the start of #PesticideActionWeek, read our latest blog exploring the issue of pesticide poisoning in India. ➡️ edin.ac/41JWZZL *content warning: suicide*

We are delighted that our documentary 'Her Name Was Sita' has been officially selected for the 2025 Kerala Short Film Festival! This marks its 5th selection at an international film festival.

👀 WATCH the trailer *content warning: suicide* ➡️ edin.ac/48VJAjx

#filmmaking @heshanise.bsky.social

Aastha Sethi is a Senior Officer at United for Global Mental Health. She advocates for suicide prevention as a public health priority, focusing on decriminalization of suicide.

Find out more about her role 👉 edin.ac/41XFBBM

#IWD2025 #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention @unitedgmh.bsky.social

Dr Sheila Willis is Head of International Programmes at Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK). She works internationally to assess the impacts of hazardous pesticides and develop solutions.

Find out more 👉 edin.ac/4kIqALC

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention

Mrs Ivy Saunyama is an Agricultural Officer at FAO. She supports governments and regional collaborations in Southern and East Africa, promoting the phase-out of highly hazardous pesticides.

Find out more about her role 👉 edin.ac/3R1QyvX

#IWD2025 #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention @fao.org

Divya Veluguri is Executive Director at Deccan Development Society, an organisation that collaborates with women farmers in India to support organic, pesticide-free food production.

Find out more 👉 edin.ac/3DDzhGl

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention

Professor (Hanna-) Andrea Rother is Head of the Division of Environmental Health at the University of Cape Town. Her work is focussed on addressing the health impacts from chemicals.

Find out more 👉 edin.ac/4bMtT07

#IWD2025 #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention @andreaeh.bsky.social

Dra. Paula Cachacha F. Neto is a Pesticide Registrar in Angola. She collaborates with other Southern African countries to draw up guidelines and policies to reduce pesticide risks.

Find out more about her role 👉 edin.ac/4iDNH8e

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #Pesticides #SuicidePrevention

Dr Janny Vos is Partnerships Development Director at CABI - an intergovernmental organisation helping to reduce pesticide-related risks. This includes promoting safer alternatives to highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs).

Find out more 👉 edin.ac/4kL0EPq

#IWD2025 #Pesticides #SuicidePrevention

Pramila Hashini is a Public Health Research Assistant based in Sri Lanka. She conducts community-based research to help develop suicide prevention strategies.

Find out more about her role 👉 edin.ac/4hsJLWQ

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention

Dr Claudina Elington Cayetano is a Mental Health Advisor at the Pan American Health Organization. She works with countries in the Americas, helping them to develop suicide prevention plans.

Find out more 👉 edin.ac/4iAkmLU

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention

Patricia Kombo is Communications Officer at CEJAD Kenya. She uses strategic communication to inform, educate, and advocate for the elimination of highly hazardous pesticides.

Find out more about her role 👉 edin.ac/41IlW7A

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention

Professor Dr. Chan Lai Fong is an academic, clinician and educator who has published and presented research in the area of pesticide suicide prevention.

Find out more about her role 👉 edin.ac/3DGhWMT

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention @iaspinfo.bsky.social

Shemiem Modiwirijo is Head of the Pesticide Division at the Ministry of Agriculture of Suriname. She promotes responsible pesticide management through pesticide restrictions, training, and policy development.

Find out more 👉 edin.ac/41FLjqE

#IWD2025 #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention

Dr Piumee Bandara is a Consultant in Suicide Prevention for the World Health Organization. She supports countries to develop national suicide prevention strategies.

Find out more about her role 👉 edin.ac/4iwScRY

#IWD2025 #InternationalWomensDay #PesticidePoisoning #SuicidePrevention