Mental Health Disorder: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 7.20 lakh people commit suicide every year across the world. In India this number is around 1.75 lakh. This means that every 40 seconds one person is committing suicide in the world. According to a report published in the National Library of Medicine, some mental health disorder or mental problems are responsible for about 90% of suicide cases.
According to experts, no one suddenly becomes ready to commit suicide. Behind this, something or the other keeps going on in the mind for a long time. If we look carefully, people around us can be saved before taking such wrong steps. In such a situation, if your friend is going to take some wrong step, then you can save him by identifying it with some symptoms.
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How to recognize mental health issues before taking the wrong step
1. Looking very disappointed or helpless
2. Feeling shame or guilt
3. Talking repeatedly about your illness and frustration
4. Feeling like a burden on family or friends
5. Change in personality
6. Behaving strangely
7. Decline in work performance in school-college or office
8. Loss of interest in activities and things in which one is interested.
9. Repeatedly talking, writing or joking about suicide and dying.
10. Settling your property
11. Suddenly becoming quiet while talking
12. Sudden increase in alcohol or drug addiction
Help your friend like this
1. If your friend’s mental health is bad and such symptoms are visible, then take it seriously.
2. Never leave a friend alone.
3. Tell close people about it. Inform other friends and family members.
4. Listen carefully to his problems.
5. Ask questions directly without twisting the topic.
6. Understand his feelings, assure him of help in every way.
7. Don’t let him have dangerous things.
8. Take yourself to mental health experts.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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