Suicide Risk Assessment; Free Tools For Prevention

September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day. This day is celebrated with public awareness programs all over the world. Suicide prevention remains a global challenge. Eight million people die each year due to suicide.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the world dies from suicide. When one person commits suicide, 20 people are trying to do it. Many people think seriously about committing suicide. According to the World Health Organization, suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15- to 29-year-olds worldwide, while in Nepal, suicide is the leading cause of death for women of reproductive age. 

Causes of Suicide And Risk Factors

Suicide is not caused by a person’s weakness but by the combined effects of genetic, psychological, social, cultural, and other risk factors. Suicide can be prevented by knowing the risk indicators and safety elements.

Suicide Risk Assessment Questions

• practical problems,
• domestic violence and sexual harassment,
• education and work, failure,
• financial problems,
• redundancy or job loss,
• disorders and chronic pain,
• psychosocial and other ictal events,
• social reputation is,
• social exclusion and loneliness, and
• stress is weak Management.

Possible indicators Of Suicide

• Frequent depression,
• loneliness,
• drug and alcohol abuse,
• persistent restlessness,
• sleep disturbances,
• emotional ups and downs,
• suicidal ideation,
• pessimistic intentions,
• frustration with the future.

Elements Of Safety

• Psychosocial support and access to mental health care,
• support from friends, family, society and other important people,
• participation in community activities, non-discriminatory social life,
• productive and positive social and cultural practices,
• open-mindedness 
• engagement in religious and spiritual activities.
• Suicidal Thoughts & Nature Management Psychological counseling,
• talking to a friend or person about suicidal thoughts,
• starting necessary treatment,
• engaging in socio-spiritual and religious activities,
• planning necessary security to help the family 
• behaving kindly.

5 Basic Steps to Suicide Prevention

1. Identify potential symptoms,
2. play a role in discouraging suicide,
3. practice mental health care,
4. create information and access to available services, 
5. talk openly about suicide.