Suicide-prevention

1. SUCICIDE PREVENTION &
TELE COUNSELLING
PREPARED BY
AYSHA MUHAMMED SALEEM
SEM-3, MSc Psychology
ILM College Of Arts & Science

2. INTRODUCTION
▶ Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death.
▶ Suicide is the act of purposely ending one’s own life.
▶ Nearly 1 million people worldwide commit suicide each year,
with anywhere from 10 to 20 million suicide attempts
annually.
▶ Suicide is the 1st leading cause of death for people 10-24
years of age.
▶ https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/leading-causes-of-death-among-the-youth-of-india.html
▶ http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/suicide-leading-cause-of-death-among-indias-young-
report-2792671/

3. MAJOR CAUSES OF SUICIDE
▶ An untreated mental illness
▶ Genetically predisposed
▶ Depression
▶ Fear to face the problems

4. OTHER CAUSES
▶ The death of a loved one
▶ A divorce, separation, or breakup
of a relationship
▶ Losing custody of children
▶ A serious loss, such as job, house,
money
▶ A serious illness
▶ A terminal illness
▶ A serious accident
▶ Chorionic physical pain
▶ Intense emotional pain
▶ Loss of hope
▶ Being victimized
▶ Physical abuse
▶ Verbal abuse
▶ Sexual abuse
▶ Alcohol abuse
▶ Drug abuse
▶ Feeling helpless
▶ Inability to deal with a perceived
“failure”
▶ A feeling of not being accepted by
family, friends, society
▶ A horrible disappointment
▶ Bullying
▶ Low self-esteem

5. COMMON
EXPRESSIONS
 Can’t stop the pain.
 Can’t think clearly-can’t get control.
 Can’t make decisions.
 Can’t see any way out.
 Can’t sleep, eat or work.
 Can’t get out of depression.
 Can’t make the sadness go away.
 Can’t see a future without pain.
 Can’t see themselves as worthwhile.
 Can’t get someone’s attention.

6. SUICIDAL
BEHAVIOR
 Self-inflicted injuries, such as cuts, burns, or head
banging.
 Reckless behavior: unexplained accidents.
 Verbal behavior that is ambiguous or indirect.
Voices are telling them to do bad things.
 Requests for euthanasia information,
inappropriate joking, stories or essays on morbid
themes.

7. HOW TO HELP
 Be direct. Talk openly.
 Be willing to listen.
 Allow expressions of feelings and accept the
feelings.
 Be non-judgmental. Don’t lecture on the value
of life.
 Get involved.
 Become available.
 Don’t dare him/her to do it.

8. HOW TO HELP
 Don’t act shocked. This will put distance between
you.
 Offer hope that alternatives are available but do
not offer glib reassurance.
 Take action - Remove such as guns or stockpiled
pills.
 Get help from persons or agencies specializing in
crisis intervention and suicide prevention.

9. • Healthcare Professionals
• Physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants
• Mental Health Professionals
• Psychologists, Social Workers,
• Primary and Secondary School Staff
• Principals, Teachers, Counselors, Nurses
• College and University Resource Staff
• Counselors, Student Health Services, Student
Residence Services, Resident Hall Directors and
Advisors
WHO CAN HELP

10. SUICIDE
PREVENTION
▶ A suicidal person may not ask for help, but that
doesn't mean that help isn't wanted.
▶ Most people who commit suicide don't want to
die—they just want to stop hurting.
▶ Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the
warning signs and taking them seriously.
▶ Also talking openly about suicidal thoughts and
feelings can save a life.

11. WHY SUICIDE PREVENTION
IS IMPORTANT
• ▶ Leading cause of death for teens.
• ▶ For every completion, there are between 50-
200 attempts.
• ▶ 25% high school students report
suicide ideation.
• ▶ Attempt rate increasing for 10-14 year olds.
• ▶ Same risk and protective factors for suicide
as other problem behaviors such as drugs,
violence, risky sexual activities.

12. WHAT CAN WE DO IN COLLEGE?
 Campuses that provide accessible
resources or student services for academic
assistance can help to reduce these
feelings of failure or alienation.
 Students need to know where and from
whom help is available.

13. WHAT CAN WE DO?
CONT.
 Campus personnel who are close to
the students, such as student
advisors/proctors, faculty, and coaches,
need to be informed about what to
look for, as well as how to advise
students on where to go for help.

14. CONCLUSION
• ▶ Teenage suicide is a preventable occurrence and can be
proven very easy to do if one has the correct knowledge and
understanding it takes to help suicidal people.
• ▶ Fortunately throughout the past 10 years, suicidal rates
have dropped tremendously; one of the reasons for this may
lie in the fact that so much talk over suicide is going people,
will now recognize its importance and help their peers.
• ▶ Anyone who is thinking about suicide should have friends
that know how to deal with suicide in order to help them with
their problems. Suicide in general is a very horrific and
distraught thought.

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17. THANK YOU