“Suicide begins with thoughts and behaviour, and it is the second leading cause of death, especially among youths.” MentalHealth Suicide
The experts, including Head of Department, Clinical Psychology Department, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr Tayo Ajirotutu and a U.S.-based child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, Dr Stella Bassey-Okoronkwo, blared their minds at the inaugural virtual meeting of a non-governmental organisation, Suicide Is No Solution , with the theme: ‘Talking Suicide 1.0: Causes, Signs and Prevention.
The panelists also called for the review of the law punishing individuals who attempt suicide, stressing that such individuals needed care and support instead of prosecution. Dr. Tayo Ajirotutu, the lead presenter, stated that death by suicide had been on for decades, but had become a serious issue in Nigeria in the past four years and which skyrocketed during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
He said: “Suicide begins with thoughts and behaviour, and it is the second leading cause of death, especially among youths. The signs include someone either talking about killing himself, feeling of hopelessness, loneliness and rejection or having no reason to live and low self-esteem. Financial factors, traumatic reasons, prolonged stress, relationship and education issues, inability to meet targets, issues at work, home or religious organisations are other causes of suicide.
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