Every 40 Seconds One Person Still Dies by Suicide: WHO DG

Priyanshu Mohanty

2 years ago

Is The Suicide Industry Among Millennial Reaching Its Peak?

Young people are dying from depression, anxiety, irritability, bullying, and many other causes. Many millennial aren’t even aware that they are dealing with a variety of issues in their lives, which lead to sadness and the monster known as suicide. After raising so much awareness, suicide cases are also rising as the number of young people committing suicide rises over time. The fourth most common cause of mortality among those aged 15 to 19 is suicide.

According to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, one person still dies by suicide every 40 seconds.

Suicide is a severe and rising public health concern in India

Each year, 800,000 individuals throughout the world commit suicide. In 2019, there were 139,123 suicides in India, and the suicide rate throughout the country was 10.4. (calculated per lakh of population). Suicide is a severe and rising public health concern in India, according to the World Health Organization. In India, there were about 153 thousand suicide-related fatalities in 2020. Additionally, the state of Maharashtra reported the most suicides, followed by the state of Tamil Nadu.

Suicide is defined as a lethal act of self-harm with some indication that the person intended to die. Each year, more than 800,000 individuals die by suicide in the world. Deaths by suicide might not be acknowledged or can be mistakenly labelled as an accident or another cause of death. Because suicide is such a difficult subject and because it is still taboo, there are occasions when it is not acknowledged or recorded.

The reason why suicide cases are rising among youth

Teenagers experience fast physical, mental, and social changes known as puberty. During this growing process the children may experience deep emotional changes and physical growth as an emotional attack, which makes them uneasy and susceptible to temptations and poor judgement. While this time is characterized as a difficult struggle, it also highlights the customary distance between the kid and their parents, providing little place for them to deal with or discuss the difficulties or emotions they are going through.

Teenagers occasionally could believe that no one, especially their parents, comprehends how they feel. As a result, individuals have complex challenges related to identity, peers, sexual behaviour, careers, studies, drinking, and drug usage, and they also feel furious, alone, and confused. Many young teens have a variety of problems at this time of puberty, including harassment, bullying, ragging, and despair, which they are unable to address.

When they are unable to find a support system or a means to cope with these problems, many attempt suicide. They experience discomfort and isolation. Unfortunately, some people may at one time or another think that suicide is a permanent solution to issues that may be discussed and resolved with the correct support. Self-doubt, perplexity, and pressure to perform or fit in may cost teenagers dearly.

Teenagers who experience sexual harassment—a issue that primarily affects girls—can’t imagine how they’re going to tell anybody, which burdens them greatly and increases their risk of suicide. Body shaming, racial remarks, and many other things are being spoken at schools and universities. The individuals who are saying these things are unaware of how they will effect the specific person.

Anwesha Bera, a 15-year-old from Kolkata, wished to spend more time with her friends. Her parents encouraged her to read books more frequently. After a struggle of wills, Bera hanged herself from the ceiling with her mother’s saree as the ultimate act of retaliation against her parents.

A significant problem is New India’s preoccupation with expensive degrees and fear about the future. Parents should be aware that pressurizing children to study and not listening to their concerns and wants will only worsen the situation because the degree will be useless if the student passes away.

How Can We Help?

Moral assistance from parents and educators. Suicide may be avoided, and getting help has to become more commonplace.
Gatekeepers can spot the warning signals and provide assistance. Additionally, gatekeepers might lessen the misconceptions around suicide.
Every school and college should have a counselor for each class.
Parents should spend time with their kids and make an effort to engage with them.
Access to therapy for conditions affecting one’s physical well-being, mental health, or addiction, as well as, if necessary, a suicide evaluation.