World Suicide Prevention Day
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2021 12:43 pm
Let’s make mental health “Talkable” for everyone.
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day. observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003.
If we want to get serious about preventing suicide, we need to get serious about promoting mental health.
That seems simplistic, but the reality is that we won’t make a dent in suicide rates by focusing solely on those who have suicidal ideation – just as we didn’t lower deaths from heart disease by concentrating only on people with advanced cardiovascular disease. We need to raise public awareness of mental illness risk factors and warning signs. And we need to make it both easy and socially acceptable to seek treatment. A history of mental disorders is a risk factor for suicide, but only about half of people with a diagnosable mental health condition receive mental health treatment. Often, stigma is the barrier that prevents people from seeking mental healthcare.
That seems simplistic, but the reality is that we won’t make a dent in suicide rates by focusing solely on those who have suicidal ideation – just as we didn’t lower deaths from heart disease by concentrating only on people with advanced cardiovascular disease. We need to raise public awareness of mental illness risk factors and warning signs. And we need to make it both easy and socially acceptable to seek treatment. A history of mental disorders is a risk factor for suicide, but only about half of people with a diagnosable mental health condition receive mental health treatment. Often, stigma is the barrier that prevents people from seeking mental healthcare.
Connectedness is critical to fighting suicide; sometimes, just knowing there is someone to listen and someone who cares help a person in crisis.
We believe that breakthroughs are within reach, and through development of innovative treatments, a commitment to mental health advocacy, and day-in-day-out efforts to fight stigma and build connectedness, we can help prevent suicide. Are you with us? If yes, lets see
What are the warning signs-
1. Expressing a wish to die
2. Expressing feelings like- " Its good to die"
3. Extreme mood swings
4. Feeling highly depressed
5. Being Isolated
6. Expressing hopelessness.
How to provide immediate help if its your friend or family member-
1. Don't leave them alone at all
2. Listen to them without arguing
3. Walk and exercise with them
4. Don't taunt them
5. Dont say they are weak or coward.
6. Understand that suicide prevention Is possible with a Psychologist or Psychiatrist.
7. Encourage them to seek a professionals help.
We at Mpower are here to listen you, to assist you.
Services at Mpower are free of cost, the conversation between you and Therapist are kept highly confidential.
Book your appointment with your Therapist at Mpower.
Contact Mr Sachin- 7976887708
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Regards
Shikha Joshi
Clinical Psychologist & Outreach Associate
Mpower