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According to the WHO estimate, one person dies of suicide every 40 seconds worldwide, totalling more than 700,000 people in a year. Shockingly, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among people under 30. India accounts for 28% of global suicides. Youth suicide is the highest in India. This tragic loss impacts individuals, families, and communities worldwide. To promote mental health awareness and support suicide prevention efforts, the world observes September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day.
This blog will discuss the significance of celebrating World Suicide Prevention Day.
In 2003, the International Association for Suicide Prevention partnered with the World Health Organisation to launch World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). This important initiative was established to raise awareness about the impact of suicide. The inaugural WSPD was held in Stockholm on September 10, 2003.
The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 2024-26 is "Changing the Narrative on Suicide," with emphasis on "Starting the Conversation." This theme signifies the following,
Understanding the factors contributing to suicide attempts is crucial for developing effective suicide prevention plans. In a study, survivors of suicide attempts were interviewed to understand the reasons for suicide and several common factors were identified. Let's look at some key factors responsible for youth suicide attempts.
These factors mainly include individual and environmental factors which make an individual suicidal. The stressors that trigger self-harm include
These factors include the emotional and mental state of an individual. Emotional state includes feelings like,
On the other hand, mental state includes thoughts like
These factors can lead an individual from negative thoughts to self-harm or even a suicide attempt.
In India, over 1 lakh people die due to suicide every year, and this number is increasing every year. To control the number of suicides, the government has taken many initiatives in the past few years, as given below:
India announced its first National Suicide Prevention Strategy in the year 2022. It was based on the WHO-recommended model, including:
The main functions of National Suicide Prevention are,
This act was formulated to provide mental healthcare services to every individual dealing with mental health issues.
Tele MANAS (Mental Health Assitance and Networking Across States) is a 24/7 mental healthcare service with a toll-free helpline number to provide counsellor support, professional help and much more to people having suicidal thoughts or dealing with mental health issues like anxiety, depression and stress.
UMMEED (Understand, Motivate Manage, Empathise, Empower, Develop) is an initiative to develop guidelines for schools to support students, take preventive measures and identify students at risk of developing a mental health concern.
As the world is about to observe World Suicide Prevention Day, it is vital to understand the leading causes behind such behaviours. Mental health concerns are increasing among the people today. Addressing these concerns is the first step towards suicide prevention. Suicide is preventable if an environment of support and empathy is created. Save lives and create a world worth living.
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