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World Suicide Prevention Day is commemorated on
10 September to promote worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides.
Suicide is an urgent and deeply concerning issue in South Africa, affecting individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
According to the latest statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) and South African Depression and
Anxiety Group (SADAG), South Africa records approximately
23 suicides a day, and for every suicide, at least 20 more individuals attempt to take their own lives.
The majority of these cases involve young people aged 15 to 29,
with men being more than three times more likely to die by suicide than women.
PATTERNS OF CONCERN:
Gender:
Men are more likely to die by suicide, while women tend to attempt suicide more often.
Age Groups:
Adolescents and young adults (ages 15–24) show increasing suicide rates, mainly linked to academic pressure, social media, and bullying.
Substance Abuse:
Individuals with alcohol or drug addiction face a higher risk of suicidal behaviour.
Mental Health:
Depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions remain the leading contributors.
Economic Stress:
Unemployment, financial difficulties, and domestic challenges often trigger suicidal thoughts, especially among adults in their 30s and 40s.
EARLY WARNING SIGNS:
Withdrawal from social activities:
A person might begin isolating themselves from family, friends, or once-enjoyed activities.
Hopelessness:
Persistent talk about feeling trapped, hopeless, or as if they are a burden to others.
Drastic changes in behaviour:
This includes sudden mood swings, anger, anxiety, or giving away prized possessions.
Increased substance abuse:
Use of drugs or alcohol as a means of escaping feelings of despair.
Talking about death or suicide:
Statements about wanting to die, searching for methods to end life, or speaking about death with fascination.
SUICIDAL FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS INCLUDE:
Cannot stop the pain.
Cannot think clearly.
Cannot make decisions.
Cannot see any way out.
Cannot sleep, eat or work.
Cannot get out of depression.
Cannot make the sadness go away.
Cannot see themselves as worthwhile.
Cannot get someone's attention.
Cannot seem to get control.
Feeling hopeless and helpless.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF YOUR RESPONSE:
Listen without judgment:
Encourage the person to talk about their feelings and listen patiently.
Do not offer solutions or minimise their pain.
Ask directly about suicide:
If you suspect someone may be contemplating suicide, ask them directly, “Are you thinking of hurting yourself?”
It would not plant the idea but might offer them relief in expressing their feelings.
Stay with them:
Never leave the person alone if you feel they are in immediate danger.
Remove potentially harmful items that may be lying around.
Encourage professional help:
Offer to help them find a therapist or mental health professional or take them to the nearest hospital if they are in immediate danger.
Offer hope:
Remind them that their pain is temporary, and with the right help, they can overcome their current struggles.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, contact the:
South African Suicide Hotline: 0800 567 567, or visit the
SADAG website: www.sadag.org
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