World Suicide Prevention Day is celebrated on September 10 of each year.
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- This day highlights the need to raise awareness about suicide prevention
- Professional help at the right time can help prevent suicide
- Watch out for symptoms of suicidal thoughts
Suicide Prevention Day is celebrated on September 10 of each year. This day is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. It is an opportunity to raise awareness around the world that suicide can be prevented. The ongoing pandemic has primarily affected mental health. Staying at home, little physical activity, less socializing, and unexpected changes in the way it works have all made it important to emphasize suicide prevention. World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 will be celebrated virtually this year by disseminating information on suicide prevention through the social media platform. In this article Dr. Manish Jain who is a psychiatrist share more details about suicide prevention.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2020: Who is at risk? Know prevention
Suicide is now recognized as a public health problem in almost all countries. Suicide rates have gradually increased to the point of becoming one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It is important to identify early warning signs and factors that can lead to suicide.
Suicidal reactions can range from anger, anguish, mockery, anxiety, tension, fear, sadness, or any intentional determination to end life.
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Dr. Jain explains: “The causes of suicidal intent can be complex, ranging from social, economic, health, cultural, political, religious, and other areas of the individual’s life. Suicide is multifactorial in nature, cumulative due to to a number of causes that are progressive and operate over a period of time. Even impulsive suicide can sometimes be extremely difficult to understand. “
Early Recognition of Warning Signs Can Help Save Lives
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“A fleeting suicidal thought occurs to most people in a sudden life crisis or traumatic situation. A person going through any of these phases may think, attempt, or complete the act. Some people due to their inability to cope to stress or lack of adequate support mechanisms, we finally find suicide as an option. However, the word option itself indicates that there are options, “he adds.
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The main steps in preventing suicide are to identify the problem in various dimensions, understand the risk factors, and identify what works in individual societies. Early recognition of warning signs and professional assistance can help save a life.
If you notice any behavior change in your loved ones, you should talk to them. Be a good listener as it will help reduce stress and tension.
(Contributions from Dr. Manish Jain, Psychiatric Consultant, BLK Hospital)
Disclaimer: This content, which includes tips, provides only generic information. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV is not responsible for this information.
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