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Suicide prevention and awareness
The document discusses the complexity and severity of suicide, highlighting its status as the 10th leading cause of death globally, with significant statistics from India showing alarming rates among various demographic groups. It addresses the risks, common methods, myths, and warning signs associated with suicide, emphasizing the importance of recognizing these signs and taking action to prevent suicide. It also provides information on available resources and helplines for those in need of support.
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Suicide prevention and awareness
- 1. PRESENTED BY: MsMamta Bisht Lecturer (Psychiatric Nursing) Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 2. Suicide is nevera decision taken in a spur of a moment. It is the result of a pervasive battle fought with the unfavourable circumstances in one’s life. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 3. Suicide is apersonal tragedy that prematurely takes the life of an individual and has a continuing ripple effect, dramatically affecting the lives of families, friends & communities. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 4. WHAT IS SUICIDE? Suicideis an act of deliberate, self-inflicted, intentional, taking off one's own life. Attempted suicide (para-suicide) is the act of self- intentional injury carried out by a person to die but survives. The case of suicide is more common in males, whereas the attempted suicide is more among females. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 5. GLOBAL DATA • Suicideis 10th leading cause of death worldwide. • 3rd leading cause of death in 15-29 year olds • 8,00,000 people die due to suicide every year. • One person every 40 seconds dies of suicide. • For each suicide , there are more than 20 other people who are attempting suicide. • India & China account for 40 % or more of annual suicides globally. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 6. IN INDIA • 17%of total death in India occur due to suicide • More than 1,00,000 people commit suicide every year. • As per National Crimes Records Bureau (NCRB) suicide rate in India is 10.6 per 1,00,000 population with a male to female ratio of 2.2 • Every hour one student commits suicide in India. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 7. Percentage distribution ofsuicide victims in India by States and UTs (2018) other states/Uts, 18.60% Maharashtra, 13.40% Tamil Nadu, 10.30% West Bengal, 9.95% Madhya Pradesh, 8.80% Karnataka, 8.60% Kerala, 6.10% Telangana, 5.80% Gujrat, 5.80% Chhastisgarh, 5.2% Andhra Pradesh, 4% Uttar Pradesh, 3.60% Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 8. Percentage distribution ofsuicide victims in India by Profession (2018) Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 9. Percentage distribution ofsuicide victims in India by educational status (2018) Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 10. WHO IS ATRISK? • Having attempted suicide before. • Depression & other mental disorders. • Financial problems. • Relationship break-up. • Failure in examination. • Marital problems. • Occupational difficulties. • Loss or death of a loved one. • Loss of job, money, business, etc. • Chronic pain and illness.Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 11. METHODS OF SUICIDE Mostcommon methods used • Ingestion of poison or pesticides. • Hanging • Firearms Other methods: Burning Drowning Jumping in front of train or vehicle Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 12. COMMON MYTH &MISCONCEPTIONS Suicide happens without a warning. Almost everyone who commits suicide has given some clue or warning. You just missed it. People who attempt suicide really want to die. Rather than wanting to die, they just wanted the pain to stop. May be you could have helped them to stop. MYTH Presented By Mamta Bisht FACT MYTH FACT
- 13. People who talkabout suicide won’t really do it. Talking about suicide can be a plea for help and it can be a sign in the progression towards a suicide attempt. People who die by suicide are unwilling to seek help, they actually want to die. More than 50% of suicide victims try to get help before attempting suicide. Even a severely depressed person has a mixed feelings about death, fluctuating between wanting to live and wanting to die. Presented By Mamta Bisht MYTH FACT MYTH FACT
- 14. All suicidal individualsare mentally ill. Most of the suicidal people are not psychotic or insane. They are upset, grief stricken, despaired and extremely distressed. Talking about suicide may give someone the idea. You don’t give suicidal ideas to someone by talking about suicide. Rather , talking openly and honestly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can save a life. Presented By Mamta Bisht MYTH FACT MYTH FACT
- 15. WARNING SIGNS OFSUICIDE • Appearing depressed or sad most of the time. • Feeling hopeless, expressing hopelessness. • Withdrawing from family and friends. • Sleeping too much or too little. • Making overt statements like “I can’t take it anymore”; “I wish I were dead” • Making covert statements like “it’s okay now, everything will be fine”; “I won’t be a problem for much longer” Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 16. • Losing interestin most activities. • Giving away prized possessions. • Being preoccupied with death or dying. • Making out a will. • Getting affairs in order • Neglecting personal hygiene • Self destructive behavior Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 17. PREVENTION AND CONTROL Suicidesare preventable. There are a number of measures that can be taken at population, sub- population and individual levels to prevent suicide and suicide attempts. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 18. HOW SUICIDE CANBE PREVENTED?? YOU can prevent suicide by recognizing the warning signs and taking them seriously. if you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, there’s plenty you can do to HELP SAVE A LIFE. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 19. Speak up : Itsnatural to feel uncomfortable or afraid to talk about suicide. But the people who show warning signs need immediate help-the sooner the better. Ask them if they’re thinking about killing themselves. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 20. Respond quickly ina Crisis : If a suicide attempt seems imminent, dial 911 or seek help. Remove all the potentially lethal objects but do not, under any circumstances , leave a suicidal person alone. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 21. BE THERE WITHTHEM. Listen carefully what they feel. Let your friends and family members know that they are not alone and that you care. It can instil a hope in the suicidal person. Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 22. WHO CAN HELP? HealthCare professionals Mental health care professionals (Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social workers) Counsellors Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 23. WHERE TO SEEKHELP? Vandrevala Foundation Helpline - 1 860 266 2345 Aasra - +91 22 2754 6669 Sneha - 91-44-2464 0050/ 91-44-2464 0060 iCall - 022-25521111 (Mon to Sat from 8am - 10pm) Presented By Mamta Bisht
- 24. SUICIDE IS NEVERA SOLUTION. THERE’S ALWAYS A HELP. Take any suicidal talk or behavior seriously. It’s not just a warning sign that the person is thinking about Suicide- it’s a cry for help. Presented By Mamta Bisht