In this exclusive reports by Tropic Reporters News Correspondent, Ayodeji Olalekan Ayobami dealt more on the causes of suicide and it’s Solutions.
Some Nigerian youths beard their views on how to eradicate the increasing rate of suicide cases in the country most especially within the youths.
It was gathered that every year close to 800, 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind.
The report further observed that suicide occurs throughout the lifespan and was the second leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds Globally from 2016 till the present moment.
Further, suicide does not just occur in high income countries, but is a global phenomenon in all regions of the world. In fact, over 79% of global suicides occurred as a result of low- and middle – income.
It was also observed that suicide is now seen as a serious public health problem; however,suicide are preventable with timely, evidence-based and often low – cost interventions.
Also, For national responses to be effective, a
comprehensive multisectoral suicide prevention strategy is needed.
Below are the information gathered from Nigerian Youths on causes and possible solutions to the growing suicide cases in the society:
Ola oluwatobi
Student
Single
Causes: Emotional instability or abuse
Solution: Expressing ones mind
Adebulewo damilola
Student
Single
Causes: Depression
Solution: Check on all ur families and friends.
Oyebamiji Adesola
Engaged
Causes : Stress, Pressure and some people are competing with others.
Solution : Take things cool on yourself, Celebrate your little effort and Don’t compete with anyone.
Princess Abiodun.
Student.
Single.
Causes: In my opinion, two of the major causes of suicide is depression and frustration.
Solutions: Enlightenment to the mass public and recommendation of therapy sessions, should be the possible solution.
Eniola
Student
Causes: Comparison and criticism
Solutions: Stop comparison and criticism
Oluwatobi
Occupation: aluminium and stainless hand rail engineer
Marital status: single
Causes of sucide: the main causes of suicide are frustration and poverty…
Possible solution: …
Adams Seidu Sado
Student
Single
Causes of suicide : Depression and being fed up of this world and everything in it.
Possible solution : People should be educated on the evil behind it and to understand that they are the architect of their success.
OWOLABI Babatunde Joseph
Self Employed
Causes of Suicide: Depression and Mental Disorders
Possible Solution: Not leaving any depressed person alone and by orientating the depressed person about the good things of life
Aladeisote Oluwatomisin
Single
Causes: Depression,i.e Frequent unhappiness and low morale, Not finding anything good in life, and having feelings that he/she has no reason for existing.
Solution: Regular counselling anf efficient attention is the possible solution to it.
Olawale Adesola Mutiat
Student
Single
Causes of suicide: fed-up or depression
Solution: giving people advice or word of encouragement
Yeminima
Student
Single
Causes: Mental disorder
Solution: Listen and stay with them
Further more, It is estimated that around 20% of global suicides are due to pesticide self-poisoning, most of which occur in rural agricultural areas in low- and middle – income countries.
Other common methods of suicide are hanging and firearms. Knowledge of the most commonly used suicide methods is important to devise prevention strategies which have shown to be effective, such as restriction of access to means of suicide.
According to World Health Organization (WHO), Suicides are preventable. There are a number of measures that can be taken at population, Sub population and individual levels to prevent suicide and suicide attempts. These include: reducing access to the means of suicide (e.g. pesticides, firearms, certain medications); reporting by media in a responsible way; introducing alcohol policies to reduce the harmful use of alcohol; early identification, treatment and care of people with mental and substance use disorders, chronic pain and acute emotional distress; training of non specialized health workers in the assessment and management of suicidal behaviour; follow-up care for people who attempted suicide and provision of community support.
Suicide is a complex issue and therefore suicide prevention efforts require coordination and collaboration among multiple sectors of society, including the health sector and other sectors such as education, labour, agriculture, business, justice, law, defense, politics, and the media. These efforts must be comprehensive and integrated as no single approach alone can make an impact on an issue as complex as suicide.
In conclusion, we noticed suicide case is associated with many causes. Most often, suicidal thoughts are the result of feeling like you can’t cope when you’re faced with what seems to be an overwhelming life situation. If you don’t have hope for the future, you may mistakenly think suicide is a solution. You may experience a sort of tunnel vision, where in the middle of a crisis you believe suicide is the only way out.
The likely solution to help keep yourself from feeling suicidal:
*Get the treatment you need :* If you don’t treat the underlying cause, your suicidal thoughts are likely to return. You may feel embarrassed to seek treatment for mental health problems, but getting the right treatment for depression, substance misuse or another underlying problem will make you feel better about life — and help keep you safe.
*Establish your support network :* It may be hard to talk about suicidal feelings, and your friends and family may not fully understand why you feel the way you do. Reach out anyway, and make sure the people who care about you know what’s going on and are there when you need them. You may also want to get help from your place of worship, support groups or other community resources. Feeling connected and supported can help reduce suicide risk.
*Remember suicidal feelings are temporary :* If you feel hopeless or that life’s not worth living anymore, remember that treatment can help you regain your perspective — and life will get better.
Take one step at a time and don’t act impulsively.
