World Suicide Prevention Day: What can you do to check suicidal behaviour-In pics
If you ever come across suicidal thoughts yourself or know someone who is battling such thoughts then do not hesitate to reach out for help. There are numerous suicide helplines in all countries that provide help free of cost.
Suicide is a global health issue that affects all ages, genders, nationalities and castes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). It is estimated that one in every 100 deaths is a result of suicide and it is the fourth leading cause of death in 15-19 year olds.
Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria or breast cancer, war or homicide. Around 7,00,000 people die by suicide each year with ingestion of pesticides, hanging, using firearms being the most common methods of suicide globally, said the WHO data.
Let us look at some intitiatives that can be taken to help suicidal people: