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10th September is recognised as the World Suicide Prevention Day. But why do we need to raise awareness? Why do we need to talk about suicide prevention and mental health awareness? <\/span>Because no one is listening enough. With the increasing cases of suicides, mental illness at its spike, people going into isolation, substance abuse, and domestic violence, we are heading towards a side of the society where people are just carrying the weights of their being.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We are conditioned in such a way that we are not allowed to accept and own our own feelings, no matter how disgusting they are or how horrifying they make us feel but we have to suppress it somewhere and continue to wear a happy mask, until that mask falls off and sadness starts cracking on the outer surface.<\/span><\/p>\n

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness: The need for the hour<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Every year 800 000 people die due to suicide, while few succeed in their attempt, at least 20 others attempt suicide at the same time, every 40 seconds. Suicide is a global phenomenon and occurs throughout the lifespan. Yet a lot of stigma and shame is associated with people with mental disorders. <\/span><\/p>\n

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), on 10 September, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). WHO<\/a> has been a co-sponsor of the day. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mental Illness is a serious health issue and should not be taken lightly. If you know anyone who may be going through this, PLEASE DO NOT IGNORE them. Suicide prevention and mental health awareness are needed because people dealing with mental health disorders face severe stigmatization and are not taken seriously because they are viewed as simply \u201ccrying wolves\u201d.\u00a0 If they attempt suicide to end their life, they are labelled as weak, losers, or cowards. In actuality, the attempt is made to stop the psychological pain brought to them by the <\/span>mental health<\/a><\/strong> issues they are facing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Suicide prevention and mental health awareness are needed because we lack basic awareness. Living With <\/span>Mental Illness<\/a><\/strong> is not easy. A mental health warrior is not a victim player or attention seeker. The one who is going through some sort of mental illness fights a unique fight inside his\/her head, getting up from the bed and doing mundane tasks like brushing the teeth becomes a painful task, yes!<\/span><\/p>\n

Now imagine a tamed daughter in law staying with a<\/span> narcissistic mother in law<\/a><\/strong> who bullies her, and demeans her, how will she manage to stay sane?<\/span><\/p>\n

Imagine a <\/span>man who carries the pressure<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>of work, financiers, family issues, and can\u2019t even share his feelings with others because of this whole machoism concept, how will he feel inside his head?<\/span><\/p>\n

There are various scenarios, and various people dealing with their state of mind under various circumstances. What triggers me is different from what could trigger you, so never compare the pain and the velocity of your thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depression<\/a><\/strong>, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, OCD, and PTSD are not just fancy terms or labels for mental illnesses, people who live with such illnesses fight a unique fight within themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n

They have to wear a mask and live a dual facet life just to protect their vulnerabilities and state of mind. We as a society lack empathy and fail to provide a safe space for people who are suffering from some mental illnesses. <\/span><\/p>\n

We need better listeners and genuine empaths to support someone. And this change begins with self, I am trying my best to be the change for myself and the people around me through my blogs, poetry, and videos. <\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to normalize mental health is to TALK about it. Any contribution to raising mental health awareness is vital as there is a dearth of awareness, hence hesitate to open up and get timely treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Stigmas attached to suicide and mental illnesses<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

There are so many myths surrounding mental illness<\/a> <\/strong>which has somehow kept the stigmas intact. Judgments and notions that people who kill themselves are \u201ccowards\u201d and \u201cselfish\u201d are heart-wrenching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You might not believe but the nature of mourning or bereavement also differs for a suicidal death from natural death. Because of the nature of death, there may also be an absence of caring and interest or, conversely, an unwelcome shower of unhelpful and awkward advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many victims suffer from very real psychological scars inflicted by the hurt and shame of attempting suicide or knowing someone who has died by suicide. The feelings of shame and attached stigma prevent them from talking openly and it results in more and more such cases, it is high time we share our stories, we understand that mental health is as important as our physical health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hence we need suicide prevention and mental health awareness. People seek to help deep inside, they feel fearful to open up because they will be judged, they want to be heard, and they want to yell, it is high time we start reading between the lines and hear those unsaid words.<\/span><\/p>\n

Warning Signs of Suicide<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n