Prevention of Suicide is Everybody s Business
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Suicide Prevention: A Collective Responsibility
Every year, around one million people worldwide die by suicide. This staggering figure highlights the urgent need to address this issue as a shared global concern. As we observe International Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, it is crucial to understand the role each of us can play in combating this crisis. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), with the support of the World Health Organization, is at the forefront of efforts to reduce suicide rates worldwide.
In today's era of commercialization and industrialization, many societies are grappling with the negative byproducts of rapid development. Western countries first faced the challenges associated with these societal changes, including a rise in suicides. Although some developing countries have not yet reached the same levels, the trend is concerning, and urgent action is needed to prevent escalation.
Urban areas in countries like India are particularly vulnerable as they undergo intense industrialization. The fierce competition in these regions often leads to immense mental stress, which can result in tragic outcomes. Suicide is not simply a criminal act but a consequence of mental health struggles, similar to well-recognized diseases like HIV/AIDS. Currently, the global suicide toll surpasses the number of deaths from wars and homicides combined and is three times higher than the loss of life in the Tsunami disaster.
Each suicide represents not just a life lost but also the loss of potential contributions to society, be it talent, creativity, or companionship. Families and friends left behind bear the lasting scars of these tragedies.
Health authorities in developing nations are not paying enough attention to this epidemic, especially as countries like India and China transition through commercialization and industrialization. Similar to the spread of HIV/AIDS, which originated in the West and expanded significantly upon reaching Asia, the suicide crisis may follow a similar trajectory if left unchecked.
National initiatives are urgently needed to address suicide prevention through both medical and social measures. It is essential to include suicide prevention as a key component of national health programs.
But why is suicide prevention everyone's responsibility? The answer lies in the words of the English poet John Donne: "No man is an island, entire of itself... any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."
By standing together, we can address this critical issue and support those in need.
Dinesh Singh Rawat
Special Correspondent
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