Among other occasions which are earmarked each year globally, there is also 10th September on which date organizations and communities around the world come together to discuss ways and means on how to create a world where there are fewer people taking their lives. This also shows that suicide is not to be taken lightly but has significant impact on society to warrant it to be taken so seriously with important people devoting their time on a pre-designated date to discuss on how to prevent it and discuss its causes and effects. This year the theme for this day is “Changing the narrative on suicide”.

The idea for suicide does not come like a bolt from the blue but there are many indications if observed beforehand that can warn persons around someone contemplating suicide to get a hint of his or her intentions.

Very common and easily traceable indications include a family history of mental disorder or substance misuse including a family history of attempted suicides. Chronic pain of the extreme kind for which the affected person is convinced there is no cure. Presence of easily accessible firearms in the house.

Exposure to such a behavior by a celebrity........

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