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[{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1599640194967","data":"Tomorrow, I.e. September 10, is world suicide prevention day. While most of 2020 was spent in lockdowns across the world, there has also been a significant rise in depression, anxiety, loneliness and more because of the lockdowns. Added to this, is the fact that the lockdowns saw a massive increase in domestic violence and more. <\/p>Mental health concerns like depression and anxiety is being seen increasingly in the student community and it has drastically increased as the once-vibrant community has been restricted to homes. In such a scenario, it is important to understand mental health issues and make yourself aware of the same.<\/p>According to student counsellor and clinical psychologist Radhika Acharya, among the top reasons for suicidal attempts among students is untreated depression. <\/p>\u201cPeople don\u2019t realise but a suicide attempt or suicidal thoughts in someone are a cry for help. These can happen because of unidentified\/undertreated\/untreated mental health issues, fear of rejection, breakups, lack of support systems, lack of life skills to cope up with issues and more. Also a problem with the student community is that they can\u2019t approach an expert by themselves and parents\u2019 perspectives come into play here as most people have a major stigmatised notion about mental health issues. They also think that their child is blackmailing them about suicide. There are also chances of suicidal thoughts because of family history of suicide,\u201d says Radhika.<\/p>A majority of the people with suicidal intentions and thoughts show some warning signs, according to Radhika. They might talk about death or suicide, they might be withdrawn, they might be pessimistic about issues and they might also feel their friends and family are suffering because of them. In that scenario, it is imperative for people around to notice these signs and realise that the person around them might be suicidal.<\/p>The suicidal person might also engage in reckless behaviour, experience extreme mood swings, experience rage and revengeful thoughts in addition to sleep issues. Another threat factor is that the internet is a resource for finding methods of suicide. <\/p>If you spot these signs in your friend or family member, according to Radhika, you should ensure you let the person know that you are there for them and let them know that you will work along with them to find a solution. Make the person realise that their suicidal feeling is a temporary emotion, without trivialising their problem, and let them know that they should consider not acting on that emotion. Ensure you are just a phone-call away and you are there for them.<\/p>Be alert, save a life.<\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1599640194968","data":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adcouncil.org\/campaign\/suicide-prevention\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Cover pic source <\/a><\/p>"}]

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