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Suicide y sus causas

Suicide

Every year more than 1 million people commit suicide around the world and over 20 million attempt suicide. At the same time, the lives of family and friends who survive them are very much affected.

Symptoms. Depression. Hopelessness. Inability to grapple with the stresses of everyday life. Feelings of loneliness, having no social ties. Suffering and pain due to a physical illness. Believing that death is more desirable than life.

If you are thinking about suicide, or you know someone in that situation:

  • You should not try to fix the situation by yourself.
  • Talk about your concerns with someone close.
  • Get professional help as soon as possible: a family doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, etc.
  • Stay with the person in crisis until he can be attended to.

Suicide can be prevented. There are a number of measures that can be taken individually and collectively to prevent suicide and suicide attempts.

It is essential to note that one of the key aspects of suicide prevention is to recognise the often hidden signs of emotional problems. It is proven that asking questions about suicidal ideation does not trigger suicidal behaviour, and helping the patient to trust in someone else has a very positive therapeutic effect. They should be explored through specific questions, symptoms of serious psychiatric disorders, especially depression, alcoholism and/or drug abuse.

For more information visit:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Suicide Prevention
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml

Preventing suicide: A global imperative
http://www.who.int/mental_health/suicide-prevention/world_report_2014/en/

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
https://www.iasp.info/index.php

Creation date: 17/09/2015 - Last modification date: 09/10/2015

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