Youth Suicide in India
YOUTH SUICIDE IN INDIA
Dedication
To those who have lost their lives by suicide,
To those who struggle with thoughts of suicide,
To those who have made an attempt on their lives,
To those caring for someone who struggles,
To those left behind after a death by suicide,
To those in recovery, and
To all those who work tirelessly to prevent suicide and suicide attempts in our nation.
We believe that we can and we will make a difference.
Contents
1. Introduction 2.1 Understanding suicide 2.2 Overall statistics 2. Facts about youth suicide 3. Risk indicators of youth suicides 4. Reasons for youth suicide 5.3 stress 5.4 Failure in relationships 5.5 Lack of empathy by parents 5. Prevention of suicide 6. Conclusion
1.Introduction
Suicide is the act of taking one’s own life. Suicide may result from despair, as the result of a mental disorder, or other challenges. In some cases, financial difficulties and interpersonal relationships may lead to suicide. The World Health Organization estimates that suicide is the thirteenth leading cause of death worldwide and is a leading cause of death among teenagers and adults under 35. Throughout the world, there are anywhere from 10 to 20 million suicide deaths per year.
Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Every suicide attempt and death affects countless other individuals. Family members, friends, coworkers, and others in the community all suffer the long-lasting consequences of suicidal behaviors.
Suicide places a heavy burden on the nation in terms of the emotional suffering that families and communities experience as well as the economic costs associated with medical care and lost productivity. And yet suicidal behaviors often continue to be met with silence and shame. These attitudes can be formidable barriers to providing care and support to individuals in crisis
Dedication
To those who have lost their lives by suicide,
To those who struggle with thoughts of suicide,
To those who have made an attempt on their lives,
To those caring for someone who struggles,
To those left behind after a death by suicide,
To those in recovery, and
To all those who work tirelessly to prevent suicide and suicide attempts in our nation.
We believe that we can and we will make a difference.
Contents
1. Introduction 2.1 Understanding suicide 2.2 Overall statistics 2. Facts about youth suicide 3. Risk indicators of youth suicides 4. Reasons for youth suicide 5.3 stress 5.4 Failure in relationships 5.5 Lack of empathy by parents 5. Prevention of suicide 6. Conclusion
1.Introduction
Suicide is the act of taking one’s own life. Suicide may result from despair, as the result of a mental disorder, or other challenges. In some cases, financial difficulties and interpersonal relationships may lead to suicide. The World Health Organization estimates that suicide is the thirteenth leading cause of death worldwide and is a leading cause of death among teenagers and adults under 35. Throughout the world, there are anywhere from 10 to 20 million suicide deaths per year.
Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Every suicide attempt and death affects countless other individuals. Family members, friends, coworkers, and others in the community all suffer the long-lasting consequences of suicidal behaviors.
Suicide places a heavy burden on the nation in terms of the emotional suffering that families and communities experience as well as the economic costs associated with medical care and lost productivity. And yet suicidal behaviors often continue to be met with silence and shame. These attitudes can be formidable barriers to providing care and support to individuals in crisis