Overview
About the event
Suicide has likely been a problem for the entirety of human history, but only in the most recent years has it started to become something of an epidemic that can be traced. While in the past, suicide was not unheard of, it was less talked-about due to the amount of shame that came along with having a family member who committed suicide. In fact, in some parts of the world suicide is still, to this day, consider to be a criminal act.
The epidemic of suicide in the Western world in recent years has gotten so bad that it rates as the third leading cause of death among those who are in vulnerable positions or difficult life circumstances.
It is particularly problematic that people who are having suicidal ideation usually feel as though they are not able to speak to others due to the stigmas surrounding this topic. This leaves those loved ones of those who do commit suicide in the dark, afraid and often utterly confused about what ultimately happened.
Organizations like the National Alliance of Mental Illness work every year to help raise awareness of the difficulty and pain of those who attempt suicide. By raising awareness and educating people about the signs that can indicate someone is having suicidal thoughts or are possibly in danger of attempting suicide, these organizations can help to prevent suicide from happening.
Of course, this type of work is not something any one person can do all alone. Everyone needs to try to pay attention to those around them, and watch for the signs so that they can get the help they need before it�??s too late.
