Suicide is a major public health concern. Generating awareness can help prevent suicide and save lives

1. PRESENTED BY: Ms Mamta Bisht
Lecturer
(Psychiatric Nursing)
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2. Suicide is never a decision taken in a spur of a
moment.
It is the result of a pervasive battle fought
with the unfavourable circumstances in one’s
life.
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3. Suicide is a personal tragedy that prematurely takes
the life of an individual and has a continuing ripple
effect, dramatically affecting the lives of families,
friends & communities.
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4. WHAT IS SUICIDE?
Suicide is an act of deliberate, self-inflicted,
intentional, taking off one's own life.
Attempted suicide (para-suicide) is the act of self-
intentional injury carried out by a person to die but
survives.
The case of suicide is more common in males,
whereas the attempted suicide is more among
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5. GLOBAL DATA
• Suicide is 10th leading cause of death worldwide.
• 3rd leading cause of death in 15-29 year olds
• 8,00,000 people die due to suicide every year.
• One person every 40 seconds dies of suicide.
• For each suicide , there are more than 20 other
people who are attempting suicide.
• India & China account for 40 % or more of annual
suicides globally.
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6. IN INDIA
• 17% of total death in India occur due to suicide
• More than 1,00,000 people commit suicide every
year.
• As per National Crimes Records Bureau (NCRB)
suicide rate in India is 10.6 per 1,00,000
population with a male to female ratio of 2.2
• Every hour one student commits suicide in India.
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7. Percentage distribution of suicide victims in India
by States and UTs (2018)
other
states/Uts,
18.60%
Maharashtra,
13.40%
Tamil Nadu,
10.30%
West Bengal,
9.95%
Madhya
Pradesh, 8.80%
Karnataka,
8.60%
Kerala, 6.10%
Telangana,
5.80%
Gujrat, 5.80%
Chhastisgarh,
5.2%
Andhra
Pradesh, 4%
Uttar Pradesh,
3.60%
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8. Percentage distribution of suicide victims in India by
Profession (2018)
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9. Percentage distribution of suicide victims in India
by educational status (2018)
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10. WHO IS AT RISK?
• Having attempted suicide before.
• Depression & other mental disorders.
• Financial problems.
• Relationship break-up.
• Failure in examination.
• Marital problems.
• Occupational difficulties.
• Loss or death of a loved one.
• Loss of job, money, business, etc.
• Chronic pain and illness.Presented By Mamta Bisht

11. METHODS OF SUICIDE
Most common methods used
• Ingestion of poison or pesticides.
• Hanging
• Firearms
Other methods: Burning
Drowning
Jumping in front of train or vehicle
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12. COMMON MYTH & MISCONCEPTIONS
Suicide happens without a warning.
Almost everyone who commits suicide
has given some clue or warning. You just missed it.
People who attempt suicide really want to
die.
Rather than wanting to die, they just
wanted the pain to stop. May be you could have
helped them to stop.
MYTH
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FACT
MYTH
FACT

13. People who talk about suicide won’t really do it.
Talking about suicide can be a plea for help
and it can be a sign in the progression towards a suicide
attempt.
People who die by suicide are unwilling to seek
help, they actually want to die.
More than 50% of suicide victims try to get
help before attempting suicide. Even a severely depressed
person has a mixed feelings about death, fluctuating
between wanting to live and wanting to die.
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MYTH
FACT
MYTH
FACT

14. All suicidal individuals are mentally ill.
Most of the suicidal people are not
psychotic or insane. They are upset, grief stricken,
despaired and extremely distressed.
Talking about suicide may give someone the
idea.
You don’t give suicidal ideas to someone
by talking about suicide. Rather , talking openly and
honestly about suicidal thoughts and feelings can
save a life.
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MYTH
FACT
MYTH
FACT

15. WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE
• Appearing depressed or sad most of the time.
• Feeling hopeless, expressing hopelessness.
• Withdrawing from family and friends.
• Sleeping too much or too little.
• Making overt statements like “I can’t take it
anymore”; “I wish I were dead”
• Making covert statements like “it’s okay now,
everything will be fine”; “I won’t be a problem for
much longer”
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16. • Losing interest in most activities.
• Giving away prized possessions.
• Being preoccupied with death or dying.
• Making out a will.
• Getting affairs in order
• Neglecting personal hygiene
• Self destructive behavior
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17. PREVENTION AND CONTROL
Suicides are preventable. There are a number of
measures that can be taken at population, sub-
population and individual levels to prevent suicide and
suicide attempts.
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18. HOW SUICIDE CAN BE PREVENTED??
YOU can prevent suicide by recognizing the warning
signs and taking them seriously.
if you think a friend or family
member is considering
suicide,
there’s plenty you can do to
HELP SAVE A LIFE.
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19. Speak up :
Its natural to feel uncomfortable or afraid to talk
about suicide. But the people who show warning
signs need immediate help-the sooner the better.
Ask them if they’re
thinking about
killing themselves.
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20. Respond quickly in a Crisis :
If a suicide attempt seems imminent, dial 911 or
seek help. Remove all the potentially lethal objects
but do not, under any circumstances , leave a
suicidal person alone.
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21. BE THERE WITH THEM.
Listen carefully what they feel. Let your friends and
family members know that they are not alone and
that you care. It can instil a hope in the suicidal
person.
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22. WHO CAN HELP?
Health Care professionals
Mental health care professionals (Psychologists,
Psychiatrists, Social workers)
Counsellors
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23. WHERE TO SEEK HELP?
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline - 1 860 266 2345
Aasra - +91 22 2754 6669
Sneha - 91-44-2464 0050/ 91-44-2464 0060
iCall - 022-25521111 (Mon to Sat from 8am - 10pm)
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24. SUICIDE IS NEVER A SOLUTION.
THERE’S ALWAYS A HELP.
Take any suicidal talk or behavior seriously. It’s
not just a warning sign that the person is thinking
about Suicide- it’s a cry for help.
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