Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one's own life.

Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one's own life. It is a complex and tragic issue that can be influenced by a variety of factors, including mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, and feelings of hopelessness or despair. It is important for anyone struggling with thoughts of suicide to seek help from mental health professionals, friends, family, or support groups. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call emergency services or a crisis hotline for assistance. It's important to remember that there is always hope and help available

1. SUICIDE Prepared By ABC LECTURER Department of Psychology ABDUL WALI KHAN UNIVERSITY MARDAN [email protected]

2. Suicide Suicide is the process of purposely ( due to some reasons) ending one’s own life. The word suicide derives from a Latin word Sue means (of oneself) and Cide or Cidium means (a killing). Suicide is intentional, self inflicted death.

3. History of Suicide The first person to debate about the morality(distinction between good or bad behaviour ) of suicide was the Greek Philosopher, Socrates- over 400 years BC. Socrates believed that human beings were the property of Gods and did not have the right to take away something, namely life.

4. Continue……. He had to face criticism (good or bad views) but afterwards his views were accepted. The biggest religion of the world (means Christianity) has been strictly prohibited it.

5. Continue……. Suicide is a multidimensional disorder which results from a complex interaction of biological means physical disabilities, genetic means dwarfism or others by birth disabilities, psychological means depression, mental illness and sociological factors mean society gap. Maris;

6. Continue…… “Suicide is not chosen ; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain” Maggie Miller. Suicide is social issue: Suicide is a social issue because, the cause of suicide have relation with their social condition like; Society gap, illustrated problems, poverty, unemployment and corruption etc.

7. Characteristics of Suicide The common emotions due to which one commit suicide are; Hopelessness. Helplessness. The common internal attitude toward suicide is having mixed feelings about something (what to do or not to do).

8. Characteristics of Suicide The common action in suicidal attempt is escape means( not have the ability to cope with problems and that’s why adopt the route of suicidal attempt).

9. Teen Suicide Teen suicide is the intentional taking of one’s own life of teenager. Teenagers are vulnerable (mostly exposed) to suicide. Their minds are still growing and developing. They are also at great risk to suicidal attempt because their mind makes a lot of decisions without considering long term consequences .

10. Types of Suicide There are Four types of Suicides: Egoistic Suicide. Altruistic Suicide. Anomic Suicide. Fatalistic Suicide .

11. Egoistic Suicide This type of suicide occurs when the degree of social integration (means equal opportunities and rights ) is low in a society. eg , When a person commit suicide they are not supported or treated well in a social group/society. They feel like, they are outside or loner in this world.

12. Altruistic suicide This type of suicide occurs when the degree of the social integration is too high(to sacrifice own life for the sake of others). They are involved in a group mean a group of people generally involved eg , a solder jumping on a grenade in order to save others yet kills him would be a form of suicid e.

13. Anomic Suicide This type of suicide occurs when an individual not fit in a society more or occurs during high level of stress or frustration due to some reasons. Eg . When individuals suffer extreme financial loss, the disappointment and stress that face may drive towards committing suicide as a means of escape.

14. Fatalistic Suicide P eople commit this suicide when their lives are kept under tight regulations. They often live their lives under extreme rules and regulations. Eg . When a slave commit suicide to escape the control of his owner.

15. Methods of Suicide Gun Shot:

16. Continue…… Poisoning:

17. Continue……. Hanging:

18. Continue…… Jumping:

19. Continue……. Drowning:

20. Continue…….. Exsanguinations:

21. Continue……. Electric Shock:

22. How to Create a Suicide Safety Plan  A suicide safety plan can also help you support someone who is having suicidal thoughts. You can create a suicide safety plan in around 30 to 40 minutes. Anyone who experiences  depression  is at risk of having  thoughts of suicide . While the emotional pain that triggers these thoughts may feel overwhelming, it does not mean you will lose control or act on your thoughts. In fact, having a suicide safety plan in place is one method to help you  cope with your bad feelings  until circumstances change.

23. continue Your suicide safety plan should include the following steps in this order: Check the warning signs Calm and comfort yourself Think about your reasons for living Call a trusted person Ask for professional help Make your environment safe To build your suicide safety plan, make a list of everything you need to complete each of the above steps. The plan should be simple enough that it is easy to put into action when you need it.