Many people mistakenly believe that suicides happen without warning.
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Shadow Minister for Communities, Ros Bates, said suicide touches individuals, families and entire communities and disturbingly is the leading cause of death for men and women between the ages of 15 to 44 years. For the past two decades, suicide rates have been rising in the United States, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But we can reverse the trend by learning to identify a risk and responding.
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“In India, women attempt more suicide than men, on an average almost 2.5-3 times”.
“So if you’re noticing a student or a friend who’s struggling, the first step is talking to them”, said Betsy Asserson, interim director at MSU Counseling and Psychological Services. “In the rest, the person shows signs that he or she may attempt it, like “my life is not worth living”, which is the most common expression”. Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.
There are some resources available as well, including 1-800-273-TALK (8255), which is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Jed Foundation, a national nonprofit organization has released a guide for parents and students to use to talk about mental health, it became available August 31, 2016.
“It’s a bio-psychosocial disorder and depression is the major cause that leads to death by suicide, followed by mental anxiety and personality disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder”, he added.
“The Northern Palming Action and Leadership for Mental Health (PALM), which is a collaborative effort of various ministries in the North, has begun a campaign to address suicide”.
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The week of September 5th through 11th is National Suicide Awareness Week, Saturday September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, and September is Suicide Awareness Month. Dr. Throughout its more than 50-year history, NewBridge has remained true to its mission of bringing balance to people’s lives by tracking shifts in communities’ needs and providing programs to meet them.
