- One suicide occurs in every 40
seconds globally
- For every suicide, 10 to 20 people
are affected
- Most people who commit suicide are
depressed
How to recognize someone with
suicide risk ?
- People who talk about ideas or
plans of committing suicide
- People who have attempted suicide
in the past
- People who have family history of
suicide
- Lonely, widowed, elderly
Causes of suicide
- Unable to cope with stress due
to:
- Relationship problems
- Health problems
- Financial Problems
- Unemployment
- Academic problems
- Depression
- Drug dependence
- Mental Illness
How can we help a person who
is suicidal (prevent suicide) ?
- Take complaints seriously
- Be a good listener -
empathize
- Be caring
- Don't condemn
- Ensure safety - reduce
access to suicide methods
- Don't promise
confidentiality when life is in danger
- Seek professional help
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