SUICIDE

THE ACT OR INSTANCE OF TAKING ONE’S

LIFE VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY.
Warning Signs That Someone May Attempt Suicide

• Thinking about feeling hopeless, trapped or

alone
• Saying they have no reason to go on living
• Making a will or giving away personal
possessions
• Searching for a means of doing personal
harms, such as buying a gun
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Eating too little or too much, resulting in
significant weight gain or loss
• Engaging in reckless behaviours, such
including excessive alcohol or drug
consumption
• Avoiding social interactions with others
Reasons why person commit to suicide may include:

 Identity confusion
 Peer problems
 Sexual identification
 Bullying
 Different Methods of
Suicide
Hanging
Hanging is the common method
of commiting suicide. Hanging is
the suspension of a person by a
noose ligature around the neck.
Drowning
It’s a form of violent asphyxiation
where air enters into the lungs
are prevented due submersion of
mouth and nostrils into water.
Firearm Injuries
Suicides usually short hand-rest
weapon. The gun may be held in the
tight grip in state of Cadaveric spasm
of the hand used indicting suicide.
 Different Methods of
Suicide

Cutting/Stabbing Injection Ingestion

It becomes very difficult to say Poison is administered by this Suicides often take chemical
stabbing and cutting are suicidal as route death is more rapid which are easily available to
most of these injuries are homicidal especially if taken intravenously. them routinely found in their
unless the contrary is proved. daily life.
 How to Talk to Someone Who is Feeling Suicidal?

 If you suspect that family member or friend may be considering suicide, talk to them about your
concerns. You can begin the conversation by asking questions in a non-judgemental and non-
confrontational way.
 Talk openly and don’t be afraid to ask direct questions, such as “Are you thinking about suicide?”
 During the conversation, make sure you:
1. Stay calm and speak in reaassuring tone.
2. Acknowledge that their feelings are legitimate.
3. Offer support and encouragement
4. Tell them that help is available and that they can feel better with treatment.
 Make sure not to minimize their problems or attempts at shaming them into changing their mind. Listening and showing
your support is the best way to help them. You can also encourage them to seek help from professional.
 Offer to help them find a healthcare provider, make a phone call, or go with them to their first appointment.
 It can be frightening when someone you care about shows suicidal signs. But it’s critical to take action if you’re in a
position to help. Starting a conversation to try to help save a life is a risk worth taking.
In cases of Imminent Danger

According to National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), if you notice someone doing
any of the following, they should get care immediately:
 Putting their affairs in order or giving away their possessions
 Saying goodbyes to friends and family
 Having a mood shift from despair to calm
 Planning, looking to buy, steal, or borrow the tools to complete a suicide such as
firearm or medication
If you Think Someone is at Immediate Risk of Self-Harm:

 Call your local emergency hotline

 Stay to the person until help arrives
 Remove any guns, knives, medications or other things that may cause harm
 Listen, but don’t judge, argue, threaten or yell
 What Increases the Risk of Suicude?

Several factors can increase the risk of suicide, such as having mental
health disorder. But more than half of all people don’t have a known
mental illness at the time of their death. Depression is the top mental
health risk factor, but others include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,
anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.
Aside from mental health conditions, other factors that increase the rise of suicide include:

 Incarceration
 Poor job security or poor levels of job satisfaction
 History of being abused or witnessing continous abuse
 Being diagnosed with a serious medical condition, such as cancer or HIV
 Being socially isolated or a victim of bullying or harassment
 Substance use disorder
 Childhood abuse or trauma
 Having a chronic disease
 Social loss, such as the loss of significant relationship
 Loss of job
Other factors that increase the risk of suicide include:
 Access to little means, including firearms and drugs
 Being exposed to suicide
 Diffculty seeking help or support
 Lack of access to mental health or substance use treatment
 Following belief systems that accept suicide as a solution to personal problems
Suicide prevention tips:

 Speak up if your worried

 Respond quickly in a crisis
 Offer help and support
THANK YOU!