Imagine..
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death worldwide and the 2nd leading cause of death of young people between the ages of 15 and 29.
According to World Health Organization's (WHO) data, about 800,000 people die by suicide every year; that is, one person dies every 40 seconds (wow!).
The report further revealed that of every one death by suicide, there had been about 20 suicide attempts (wow!, again).
Now take sometime to think...
Imagine if this 800,000 people had voices, imagine if they had people to talk to, imagine if they actually talked to people about their ideas thoughts and feelings; do you think 800,000 of them would have taken their own life?
Think about the other 20 who attempted, what do you think made them not do it...?
On the other hand, the thought is still there, if they don't reach out to people and others don't reach out to them, they might still do it (yes!, they just might right now).
People commit suicide for various reasons such as bereavement, discouragement, frustration, despair, depression, a feeling of worthlessness and hopelessness.
Why do you think people commit suicide?, why is it now so rampant? Why is it rated the 2nd leading cause of death among young people? Is there a point in time when suicide can be seen as necessary?... Please do leave your opinions in the comment section let's treat this together
Why do you think people commit suicide?, why is it now so rampant? Why is it rated the 2nd leading cause of death among young people? Is there a point in time when suicide can be seen as necessary?... Please do leave your opinions in the comment section let's treat this together
People know that the world would move on without them. It the Idea of not being able to go on with the world that leads the suicide
ReplyDeleteSure.
ReplyDeleteAs the saying goes, "no man is an island".
They acquaint themselves so much in their comfort zones that they can't (or afraid) to 'go on with the world'.
The one time they try to come out, they get hurt by people like a blind man moving in a strange land full of potholes
Wonderfully written, suicide definitely isn’t the way out. In my view, western trends are being adapted more in Africa as this was unheard of before. Awareness like this though helps.
ReplyDeleteYou're sure right Evander.
ReplyDeleteNow they do it for just any reason.
Considering the recent one that happened.
Check it out
http://cdn-af.op-mobile.opera.com/news/detail/cd0ca9be5f23f6fa733718a974a5f688_ng?features=43&client=mini&like_count=145&share=1&sharesource=whats_app&shareuid=a4d1f9b00467cb253a9ec3ce0675a6d11b26dced
Chioma, I'm proud of your efforts to steer our youths in the right part. You being one of them shows that there's hope.
ReplyDeleteProf. Femi Olufunmilade
Thank you very much Prof. Femi Olufumilade for finding time to read through the article and share your view on the subject. The goal is for young people to see this "hope" and find their own voice
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