Suicide
Table of Contents
What is suicide? 2
People at high risk of committing 2
How can you know that a person has suicidal thoughts 2
How to deal with suicide cases 3
Types of suicides 3
Categories of suicide 4
What to do incase somebody commit suicide 5
Gender in relation to suicide 5
Sad persons scale 6
Possible questions on suicide topic and their answers 6
, What is suicide?
Suicide is the act of intentionally ending one's own life. It is a complex issue that is often
associated with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, or substance abuse.
Suicide can be caused by a range of factors, including social, psychological, and biological
factors. It is a serious public health concern and a leading cause of death worldwide.
We have around 132 cases of suicide each day reported across the world.
We have about 1 million people who commit suicide worldwide in a year.
History of suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one's own life. It is a complex phenomenon with various
causes and motivations, and has been a part of human history for thousands of years. However,
attitudes towards suicide have varied greatly over time and across cultures.
In ancient times, suicide was sometimes viewed as an honorable way to avoid shame or
capture by enemies, particularly in the context of war. For example, in ancient Greece, suicide
was considered an acceptable way for a warrior to die in battle rather than being captured alive.
In Japan, the samurai tradition included ritual suicide, known as seppuku or hara-kiri, as a way
to restore honor or avoid disgrace.
In some early Christian communities, suicide was +seen as a way to escape persecution or
martyrdom, and was therefore not considered a sin. However, by the Middle Ages, the Catholic
Church had declared suicide a mortal sin, and those who took their own lives were denied
Christian burial.
During the Enlightenment, some philosophers, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire,
argued that suicide could be a rational choice if a person's suffering was unbearable. However,
many religious and social leaders continued to condemn suicide as a sin or a moral failing.
In the 20th century, suicide rates increased dramatically in many countries, particularly in the
wake of World War I and World War II. Mental health professionals began to study suicide as a
public health issue, and developed various theories about its causes and prevention. Today,
suicide prevention efforts often focus on identifying and treating underlying mental health
conditions, reducing access to lethal means, and promoting social support and resilience.
Table of Contents
What is suicide? 2
People at high risk of committing 2
How can you know that a person has suicidal thoughts 2
How to deal with suicide cases 3
Types of suicides 3
Categories of suicide 4
What to do incase somebody commit suicide 5
Gender in relation to suicide 5
Sad persons scale 6
Possible questions on suicide topic and their answers 6
, What is suicide?
Suicide is the act of intentionally ending one's own life. It is a complex issue that is often
associated with mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, or substance abuse.
Suicide can be caused by a range of factors, including social, psychological, and biological
factors. It is a serious public health concern and a leading cause of death worldwide.
We have around 132 cases of suicide each day reported across the world.
We have about 1 million people who commit suicide worldwide in a year.
History of suicide
Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one's own life. It is a complex phenomenon with various
causes and motivations, and has been a part of human history for thousands of years. However,
attitudes towards suicide have varied greatly over time and across cultures.
In ancient times, suicide was sometimes viewed as an honorable way to avoid shame or
capture by enemies, particularly in the context of war. For example, in ancient Greece, suicide
was considered an acceptable way for a warrior to die in battle rather than being captured alive.
In Japan, the samurai tradition included ritual suicide, known as seppuku or hara-kiri, as a way
to restore honor or avoid disgrace.
In some early Christian communities, suicide was +seen as a way to escape persecution or
martyrdom, and was therefore not considered a sin. However, by the Middle Ages, the Catholic
Church had declared suicide a mortal sin, and those who took their own lives were denied
Christian burial.
During the Enlightenment, some philosophers, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Voltaire,
argued that suicide could be a rational choice if a person's suffering was unbearable. However,
many religious and social leaders continued to condemn suicide as a sin or a moral failing.
In the 20th century, suicide rates increased dramatically in many countries, particularly in the
wake of World War I and World War II. Mental health professionals began to study suicide as a
public health issue, and developed various theories about its causes and prevention. Today,
suicide prevention efforts often focus on identifying and treating underlying mental health
conditions, reducing access to lethal means, and promoting social support and resilience.
