What is a coping mechanism? Coping mechanisms are the approaches people employ – irrespective of the uncertain, stressful, or traumatic situation – to help deflate, manage, and survive the pain and/or emotions while maintaining normalcy in their emotional and mental […]
Suicide Suicide is not a mental problem in itself, but a serious potential consequence of treatable mental disorder. Suicide is the act of taking one’s life. Suicide terminologies Suicidal behaviour includes completed suicide and attempted suicide Thinking about, considering or […]
Key facts Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year. For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in […]