Hanging is a common method of suicide that accounts for many deaths each year. It involves using a ligature, like a belt or rope, to strangle oneself by compressing the neck. Immediate medical treatment is crucial and focuses on stabilizing the victim's neck and airway, providing oxygen, and monitoring for complications like respiratory distress. Survivors may experience neurological issues but survival is possible even after extended periods of hanging. Prevention strategies center on identifying at-risk individuals, reducing access to ligatures, monitoring high-risk areas, and training staff on emergency response procedures.