{"id":13435,"date":"2020-09-10T17:22:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T17:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/site.hopetoheal.org.za\/staging\/?p=13435"},"modified":"2020-09-10T17:22:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T17:22:09","slug":"world-suicide-prevention-day-september-10th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.hopetoheal.org.za\/staging\/2020\/09\/10\/world-suicide-prevention-day-september-10th\/","title":{"rendered":"World Suicide Prevention day September 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Shining a light on suicide this World Suicide Prevention Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

World Suicide Prevention Day\n2020 is observed on September 10. This\nday is aimed to raise awareness amongst people to protect their loved\nones from suicide and help them deal with mental disorders <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This day was first observed in\n2003 by the collaboration of the International Association for Suicide Prevention\n(IASP), World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental\nHealth (WFMH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We believe that collectively,\nwe can all make a difference to someone\u2019s life. Connect, Care and\nCommunicate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental Health has become a\nsilent killer globally, whereby people are taking drastic steps and ending\ntheir lives because the pain becomes unbearable for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 lockdown has had a\nmassive impact on people with existing mental health disorders, that has sadly resulted\nin suicide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite outward appearance, suicides\nshow us that we can never know what another person is going through and\nsometimes not until it is too late. The importance of discussing Mental Illness\nnow to remove the stigma surrounding it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suicide is a major health\nproblem and the global suicide mortality is increasing each year, especially\nwith young people. Suicide behaviour is intricately connected with Mental\nHealth Disorder and carry an increased risk of suicide ideation, suicide\nattempts, and suicide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is lower risk of\nsuicide behaviour during closely monitored long-term treatment of suicide\npatients, including treatment adherence is an important factor in medical\nsuicide prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depressions is not always in\ndark rooms and crying endlessly. Sometimes it is getting up, going to work, or\nvisiting your friends, smiling all day, then coming home to the quietness of\nyour mind. Encouraging people to break the silence, by talking about their\nchallenges. Let them know that asking for help is strength and they are not\nalone. Remind them that, we are stronger together, and there is always\nHOPE.  Let them know that they are loved,\nappreciated.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important for people\nto be kind to others and to show love and respect. Stay connected by a call or\na text message.  Show love and compassion.\nTake a moment to listen. It is that simple act, that will change a person\u2019s\nfeelings in seconds. By staying connected, you will be able to identify the\nhighs and lows of a person. Society at large must identify signs of depression\nand act upon it by getting the person professional help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from\nmental health issues or know someone who is, contact the support helpline\nnumber in your area or go to the local hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the steps to take for preventing someone from suicide?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How can we protect our loved ones from suicide?<\/strong> Signs and Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you protect someone, first know the signs of suicidal\nthoughts. The signs are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Talking about death or\nsuicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Feeling of hopelessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Considering\nthemselves as a burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Withdrawing\nthemselves completely from friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Losing\ninterest in all kinds of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Extreme mood\nswings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Giving away\nall his possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Saying\ngoodbye to their family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you see these signs, it\u2019s better to take care of that person and try not to leave them alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we can do to protect our loved ones? These steps can be taken:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1.Never take someone\u2019s suicidal talks or threats lightly. If it\nfeels important to him, then maybe they are truly struggling with it and need\nimmediate help. So, never dismiss their feelings or thoughts about suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.When someone is\nattempting suicide, they are dealing with tremendous emotional pain and\nconsider suicide to escape from the feeling. They want to survive if there is\nanother way to cope up with this problem. So, you should always motivate them\nto seek professional help. Advise or take them to a clinic for counselling or\ntherapy. They can vent out their emotions and the therapist can show them the\nright way to fight the illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.Be a good listener. If\nthey can talk to a caring friend about their emotional pain and feel relieved,\nit helps to a great extent to lower the pressure of suicidal thoughts. Make\nthem realise that you are always with them whenever they need to reach out to\nsomeone. And pay keen attention to whatever they say. You do not need to give\nsound advice to them always but listening to them carefully will really be\nhelpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.You may feel hesitated or scared to ask them if they are\nhaving suicidal thoughts. But since it is there on their mind always, do not be\nscared, ask, and talk to them about it. They can also be free to open up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.If they are struggling a lot with suicidal thoughts and going under therapy, do not leave them alone. Always make sure that they have company and hide all kinds of things or pills that can harm them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.If they tell you not to\ntell others about their suicidal thoughts, talk to their immediate family and\nfriends. Tell them about it so that you all can help them out as people trying\nto keep it as a secret, are at a higher risk of suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the day when all of us can help make a\ndifference by supporting those with suicidal thoughts, remembering those lost\nto suicide & listening to the bereaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you or anyone you know needs emotional support, there are several helpline numbers or visit the nearest mental health care facility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Website : www.hopetoheal.org.za<\/a>\u00a0 NPO No. 214-552 \/ PBO No. 930049867<\/strong> Email : seema@hopetoheal.org.za\u00a0 \/<\/a>info@hopetoheal.org.za<\/a><\/strong> Tel: Seema Naidoo : +27 11 78 9067461 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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