Suicide Prevention
25.09.2017 | Heading: Information
Suicide is the deliberate act of killing oneself. Mental disorders are the causes of suicide. (such as depression, personality problems, alcohol dependence or schizophrenia), as well as physical illness, such as neurological diseases, cancer and HIV infection. There are effective strategies and measures to prevent suicide.
About 800 000 people take their own lives, and significantly more people attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy, which affects families, communities and whole countries, long-term impact on living.
Suicide is a serious public health problem; however, with timely, evidence-based and often inexpensive interventions, suicide can be prevented. A comprehensive cross-sectoral suicide prevention strategy is required for a national response to be effective. Read completely »
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