Mangaluru: The combination of deadly relationship problems coupled with substance abuse is seen as one of the main reasons for suicide efforts in the city.
Death because suicide is a growing problem, and the increasing amount tells a shocking story.
On the sidelines of the day of the world killing, Dr.
Supriya Hegde Aroor, a Psychiatrist consultant, Pastor Muller Hospital, said that during the Pandemic Covid-19, the call of distress had increased by almost 100%.
“In the analysis of most cases of suicides that have been referred to the hospital, we have realized that almost 70% of cases, the victims depend on alcohol or drunk while trying to commit suicide.
Another reason for committing suicide is to lose the job, despair and The main financial loss, “he said.
Dr.
Supriya said,” We see an increase in young adults between 20-30, trying to commit suicide.
While the majority of victims are women, men have a more successful effort.
Exam failure is one of the main reasons among teenagers.
We see at least three cases per week.
“The World Killing Prevention Day program was carried out in the General Psychiatry Ward who was hospitalized on Thursday.
Patients were educated about how to recognize suicide warning signs, and how to prevent it.
Every 40 seconds someone takes their own life, according to the World Health Organization Report (WHO).
“Many cases are not reported.
For each suicide that resulted in death, there were 40 suicide experiments.
There is a need to increase awareness about mental health, mental illness and suicide.
Suicide can be prevented through the right and timely actions, “said Dr.
Supriya.
This year’s theme for the world suicide prevention day is ‘creating hope through action’.
World suicide prevention day is observed every year on September 10.
Relationship problems, abuse of suicide triggers in the city
