Dr. Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam is a distinguished psychiatrist renowned for his pioneering work in suicide prevention and community mental health, particularly in underserved rural areas. He leads the impactful #ZeroSuicideSarawak initiative and is a member of the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Dr. Ravivarma champions a comprehensive, integrated approach to suicide prevention, encompassing healthcare, social, economic, and legal support. His research contributions include studies on media reporting of suicides and the impact of pesticide bans, alongside a focus on geriatric depression in rural Sarawak, utilizing a biopsychosocial model to deliver quality care in remote regions.