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Suicide is a personal tragedy,
prematurely takes the life of an individual
and has a huge effect,
dramatically affecting the lives of families, friends and communities.
prematurely takes the life of an individual
and has a huge effect,
dramatically affecting the lives of families, friends and communities.
more than 800 000 people die by suicide – one person every 40 seconds
Young people-- most affected;
now the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 29 years globally
Source: WHO ( https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide)">https://www.who.int/news-room...
Young people-- most affected;
now the second leading cause of death for those between the ages of 15 and 29 years globally
Source: WHO ( https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide)">https://www.who.int/news-room...
Nepal does not have reliable data related to suicide and attempted suicide
A 2014 scoping review of suicide in South Asia estimated the suicide rate in Nepal at 8.6 (SD = 8.87) per 100 000 population in Nepal
Jordans et al, 2014
A 2014 scoping review of suicide in South Asia estimated the suicide rate in Nepal at 8.6 (SD = 8.87) per 100 000 population in Nepal
Jordans et al, 2014
In a study done in Kaski district 287 post-mortem cases, a suicide rate of 12.4 per 100 000 per year (18.9 for men and 4.8 for women) estimated
Khatri et al, 2006
Khatri et al, 2006
Annual incidence 5.8/10000 in 2005 to 15.7/100000 in 2009 per 100,000
Mishra et al., 2013
#Nepal Scenario regarding #Suicide
Mishra et al., 2013
#Nepal Scenario regarding #Suicide
National mental health survey pilot study (Sept 2018) showed:
Among adolescent participants (13 to 17 years) :current prevalence of Suicidality: 8.7%
and
among adults: 10.9%
http://nhrc.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Pilot-national-mental-health-CTP.pdf">https://nhrc.gov.np/wp-conten...
Among adolescent participants (13 to 17 years) :current prevalence of Suicidality: 8.7%
and
among adults: 10.9%
http://nhrc.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Pilot-national-mental-health-CTP.pdf">https://nhrc.gov.np/wp-conten...
2070/71: 4504
2071/72: 4332
2072/73: 4680
2073/74: 5124
2074/75: 5317
2071/72: 4332
2072/73: 4680
2073/74: 5124
2074/75: 5317
Common mode of committing suicide:
Hanging
consuming poison
jumping from heights
and
drowning
Hanging
consuming poison
jumping from heights
and
drowning
Key elements of strategy to prevent suicide
Restricting access to means of self-harm/suicide
Developing policies to reduce harmful use of alcohol
Assisting and encouraging the media to follow responsible practices for reporting of suicide
(mhGAP 2008)
Restricting access to means of self-harm/suicide
Developing policies to reduce harmful use of alcohol
Assisting and encouraging the media to follow responsible practices for reporting of suicide
(mhGAP 2008)
Alarms for suicidality:
Socially withdrawn/Isolated
Altered sleep and eating habits
Suffering from mental disorder
Low level of frustration tolerance, impulsivity
Lack of interest in pleasurable activities
Excessive alcohol consumption and abuse of other substances
Socially withdrawn/Isolated
Altered sleep and eating habits
Suffering from mental disorder
Low level of frustration tolerance, impulsivity
Lack of interest in pleasurable activities
Excessive alcohol consumption and abuse of other substances
Preventive measures:
early identification, treatment and care of people with mental and substance use disorders
training of non-specialized health workers in the assessment and management of suicidal behaviour
early identification, treatment and care of people with mental and substance use disorders
training of non-specialized health workers in the assessment and management of suicidal behaviour
Suicide hotline and helplines......................please spread
Patan Hospital Helpline for Suicide Prevention: 9813476123
Patan Hospital Helpline for Suicide Prevention: 9813476123
