{"id":29118,"date":"2019-09-09T07:36:09","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T07:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/?p=29118"},"modified":"2025-12-13T20:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T20:44:57","slug":"how-can-we-help-the-youth-in-need-on-world-suicide-prevention-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humanium.org\/en\/how-can-we-help-the-youth-in-need-on-world-suicide-prevention-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How can we help the youth in need on World Suicide Prevention Day?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Humanium we strive for strengthening the local communities one lives in, providing protection and involvement of each one individually and together!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suicide,\nglobally<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every 40 seconds, a person takes their own life. In a year, this amounts to 800 000 human beings. And for each suicide <\/a>committed, there are 135 people that suffer intense grief or are otherwise affected. In addition, for every suicide, there are 25 people making a suicide attempt, and many more have serious thoughts about suicide. (International Association for Suicide Prevention, n.d.) Globally, suicide accounts for 1.4% of all deaths, making it the 15th leading cause of death. (Bilsen, 2018) These are just statistics, and behind every number there is a personality, memories, and a life. In order to help out, organizations throughout the world are calling for suicide prevention methods and awareness-rising activism. World Suicide Prevention Day, coming up on September 10, is a day which focuses specifically on raising awareness on ways to prevent suicide. In a day of commemoration but also of awareness, WSPD aims to help out people in need of mental support. (International Association for Suicide Prevention, n.d.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IASP\nand WPSD<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International Association for Suicide\nPrevention is dedicated to \u201cpreventing suicidal behavior, alleviating its\neffects, and providing a forum for academics, mental health professionals,\ncrisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors.\u201d (IASP, n.d.)  In 2003, they created the first WSPD,\nendorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). (McKenna, 2017) As recognized\nby WHO, more than 300 activities in more than 70 countries have been reported to\nIASP in celebration of this day in the past years. (WHO, n.d.) For the annual\nsuicide prevention day in 2019, IASP is planning the annual Cycle Around the\nGlobe project, which encourages participants to cycle around numerous the world\nwhile raising awareness for suicide prevention. In addition, they are inviting\nparticipants to light a candle near their window at 8pm on the day, with the\nactivity Light a Candle. (IASP, n.d.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suicide\nand youths<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In regards to age, suicide more often affects older people than younger, but it is still one of the leading causes of death among youths and adolescents. Globally, for the age group 15-29, suicide is the second leading cause of death. (Bilsen, 2018) The data recorded even begins at 5 years old. As researched by World Health Organization (WHO), \u201c it is the low- and middle-income countries that bear most of the global suicide burden, with an estimated 75% of all suicides occurring in these countries.\u201d (WHO, 2014) Over the years, the suicide rate has not declined, and has rather increased steadily. (Bilsen, 2018) As a consequence, the rising rate of youth suicidality has had psychosocial and adverse socio-economic effects in communities. Indeed, it has sparked involvement from public mental health with effective preventive measures, but there is still work to be done. Suicide, among young people can come to mind after a certain level of helplessness, insecurity, stress, and a sense of losing control. (Bilsen, 2018) Affected by negative familial relations, friendships, and strict schools, youths can find themselves hopeless. Indeed, family factors are involved in 50% of youth suicidal cases. There are many other factors which can lead to suicidal thoughts among youth including mental and eating disorders, economic conditions, specific life events, previous suicide attempts, and imitation through contagion (being influenced by a role model). (Bilsen, 2018) The abundance of factors makes it difficult to find a universal suicide prevention, but there are common ways with which doctors and psychologists can work with in order to help out youths and adolescents in need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Solutions\n– Ways of Prevention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To alleviate some stress, it is imperative\nthat youths and adolescents alike receive supporting resources such as \u201ca\nstable living situation, intimate friendships, a structural framework and\neconomic resources.\u201d (Bilsen, 2018) Of course, these are not easily achieved,\nwhich is why it is also important for youths and adolescents in need to receive\nmental support from certified psychiatrists and psychologists, giving them a\nvoice to confide in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As explained by WHO, many suicides happen\nimpulsively.(WHO, 2014) Going from suicidal thoughts to suicidal action occurs\noften spontaneously and unexpectedly. Suicide is undeniably a battle which can\nbe thought of for a long time, but resolved instinctively. There are also many\nreasons which push people to action, but there are also many ways of\nprevention. (Bilsen, 2018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September\n10 and Talking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

September 10 is an important day of awareness for these numerous ways of prevention. It is also an important day for those who are struggling to witness that they are not alone, and there are ways to get help. It is advised by numerous sources, including SpunOut<\/a>, an interactive website regarding health <\/a>created by young people for young people, to speak to someone when feeling suicide. (McKenna, 2017) WSPD is also a day on which people are encouraged to help those they see struggling, by asking simple questions such as: \u201cYou haven\u2019t seemed yourself lately- is everything alright?\u201d (McKenna, 2017) Talking about the issue is a huge step in getting better, as it allows for youths to gain access to mental health resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here at Humanium<\/a><\/strong>, our projects are being completed with the help of psychologists, life coaches, leadership graduates, and Somatic Experiencing therapists that engage with participants. Through our methodology, we are giving a voice to those struggling, encouraging the beautiful adventure of human life. We view communication as crucial for human development, especially during times of crisis. This is why we encourage those struggling mentally to talk amongst their peers, their family and friends, their teachers, or anyone else close to them, in order to receive the support that they need. Together we are strong! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrriten by Leah Benque<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bilsen,\nJohan (2018, October 30), \u201cSuicide and Youth: Risk Factors,\u201d Front Psychiatry<\/em>. Retrieved from US\nNational Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health: https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6218408\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

International\nAssociation for Suicide Prevention. (n.d.), \u201cWorld Suicide Prevention Day\n(WSPD) 2019,\u201d IASP. Retrieved from World Suicide Prevention Day #WSPD: https:\/\/www.iasp.info\/wspd2019\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

International\nAssociation for Suicide Prevention. (n.d.), \u201cWorld Suicide Prevention Day:\nWorking Together to Prevent Suicide September 10, 2019,\u201d International\nAssociation for Suicide Prevention. Retrieved from WSPD Brochure: https:\/\/www.iasp.info\/wspd\/pdf\/2019\/2019_wspd_brochure.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McKenna,\nOis\u00ecn (2017, September 8), \u201cWorld Suicide Prevention Day 2017,\u201d SpunOut.\nRetrieved from SpunOut News: https:\/\/spunout.ie\/news\/article\/world-suicide-prevention-day-2017<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World\nHealth Organization (n.d.), \u201cWorld Suicide Prevention Day,\u201d WHO. Retrieved from\nWHO Newsroom: https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/events\/detail\/2019\/09\/10\/default-calendar\/world-suicide-prevention-day-(wspd)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World\nhealth Organization (2014), \u201cPreventing Suicide: A Global Imperative,\u201d WHO.\nRetrieved from WHO Mental Health: https:\/\/www.who.int\/mental_health\/suicide-prevention\/world_report_2014\/en\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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