Suicide is a serious concern in almost every society. It is a very sensitive issue that requires to be handled with utmost care.
American Psychological Association defines suicide as the act of killing yourself, most often as a result of depression or other mental illness.
According to CDC- Comments or thoughts about suicide — also known as suicidal ideation — can begin small like, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “Nothing matters.” But over time, they can become more explicit and dangerous.
WHO predicts that approximately 800,000 people die by suicide every year, that’s one person every 40 seconds.
That means almost 7 people might have died by the time you have finished reading this article!
Amidst the on going pandemic, Adriana Panayi says 'COVID-19 Is Likely to Lead to an Increase in Suicides' in her article in Scientific American. Hence, it is a pressing concern that needs to be addressed effectively.