September is suicide prevention month
Suicide is never an easy thing to talk, to prevent or to understand but recognize risk factors is an important step. Suicide is a major public health problem and September is Suicide Prevention Month. Several factors may put a person at risk of suicide. However, having these risk factors does not always mean that suicide occurs. Some of the risk factors identified by the research include, but are not limited to, the history of previous suicide attempts or family history of suicide, history of depression or other mental illness, alcohol or drug abuse, and stressful life event or loss.
a person could be at risk if they talk about being a burden to others, feeling trapped, and / or having no reason to live. Suicide risk of a person is greater if a behavior is new or has increased, especially if it is related to a painful event, loss or change. Some behaviors include the use of alcohol or drugs, acting recklessly, the withdrawal from activities, by visiting or calling people to say goodbye, and / or provide valuable goods increased.
connectivity is essential for people who may be vulnerable to suicide. Social isolation can increase the risk of suicide and, conversely, with strong human bonds may have a protective effect against
it. Reach out to those who have become disconnected from others and offering support and friendship can be an act of rescue. If you suspect someone is at risk of suicide, take it seriously.
Did you know?
- Suicide 10th leading cause of death for Americans.
- Suicide is the number one type of preventable death.
- the highest suicide rate among people aged 45-64 and the second highest suicide rate among 85+.
- For many years, the suicide rate was about 4 times higher in men than in women
How to help
If you or someone you know may be having suicidal thoughts :.
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK
(8255) or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or other health care
supplier - for urgent matters call 911
sources: American Foundation for suicide prevention, LifeWork EAP strategies, Adventist HealthCare. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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