COVID-19 the pandemic has caused an outburst in the Mental health world ... it has crippled mental well being . Spiking anxieties & severe depression have resulted in frequent suicidal attempts.

1. Suicideis not theonlyoptionto deal
withDepression
Dr. Siddiqa Hussain
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Udaipur
Tel no : +917229998595
www.mindworksbait.com
MINDWORKSBAIT

2. Doyouknow?
Suicide is the desperate attempt when
a person feels stuck and wants to
escape the unbearable psychological
pain.
 When a person loses the ability to
think rationally and finds no other
option than ending his / her life.
All the six symptoms of Depression:
Hopelessness, Helplessness,
Worthlessness, Loneliness, sense of
Unlovability, Low self – esteem are
intensified .

3. Whatwarns
you
 Talk about self-harm , wish to die.
Constant thoughts o dying.
 Frequent visit to doctors & psychologists
 Showing interests in various self –
harming objects
 Strange & Self – destructive behaviors.
 Strong self – dislike
 Helplessness, Hopelessness,
Worthlessness, Loneliness sadness.
 Sudden silence and calmness
 Avoidance to family & friends

4. Whatleadsto
suicide?
 Sense of worthlessness
 Sense of hopelessness
 Sense of helplessness
 Sense of failure
 Loneliness
 Sense of self –dislike
 Financial difficulties
 Job insecurities
 Pessimism.
 Social Media
 Cyber bullying

5. Checkon:
SADassessment
Dr. Jafaar Behbehani, Clinical Psyhcologist , Kuwait

6. Generally
believed…
Only crazy people commit suicide
People who talk about suicide actually
do not commit.
Its difficult to stop Suicide , if someone
wants to do then nothing can stop
him.
People intent to commit suicide do not
seek help.
Talking about Suicide may give them
idea.

7. Reachout…
 A close observation of the person : comments ,
actions , strange behaviors .
 Try to read between the lines.
 Assess casually with the help of the above
assessment
 Confront them with care and concern and be an
active listener.
 Avoid being judgmental, invalidating &
philosophical.
 Avoid arguments.
 Use Paradoxical techniques
 Offer support and Hope
 If needed seek professional help.

8. Self–Help
 Writing diary or daily journal helps in
breaking your Emotional demon into pieces
 “Go technique “
 Reinterpretation of the thought
 Vent your feelings to friends or family
 Postponement of the behavior
 Physical shift from the place , cognitive shift
from the painful thought will facilitate better
outcomes.
 If still difficult, reach out to the professional
No external challenge can be stronger than your inner strength.