8 facts about depression and suicide that cannot be ignored
Men commit suicide more than women, and middle-aged people commit suicide the most.
Every 40 seconds, someone takes their own life, mostly due to depression.However, understanding of these two problems is still very limited. Below are the facts about depression and suicide that you need to know to protect your loved ones as well as yourself, according toHealth.
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1. Suicide rates are highest in the spring
Most people think that suicides happen mainly in winter, but in factSuicide rates are lowest in December and peak in spring.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also points out that Monday and Tuesday are the most popular days to commit suicide because these are the most stressful days of the week.
2. Middle-aged people commit suicide the most
Teenagers are prone to committing suicide, but according to statistics, adults between the ages of 45 and 54 are the most likely to commit suicide.
3. Writing style predicts suicide risk
Many writers suffer from depression. The world has witnessed a series of famous writers who committed suicide, such as Ernest Hemingway, Sylvia Plath and David Foster Wallace. What they had in common was that they always wrote in the first person.
4. Depression is not the only cause of suicide
Depression is the mental illness most commonly associated with suicide. However, in addition to depression, people also commit suicide under the influence of alcoholism.
5. Family influences on suicidal behavior
A person's risk of depression leading to suicide increases if a family member has been in a similar situation.
6. Suicidal behavior can lead to a copycat effect.
According to psychologists, being exposed to individuals who have attempted to end their lives makes people think more about committing the act. To limit this situation, many experts advise the press to limit the details of suicides in the news.
7. Men commit suicide more than women
Women are more likely to have suicidal thoughts, but men are more likely to commit suicide.
8. Therapy helps reduce the risk of suicide
To date, there are few ways to prevent suicide. However, treating mental health problems is very effective in reducing suicidal thoughts, especially in older adults.
