今年4月世界衛生日開展的“我們聊聊吧”的活動， 旨在呼籲大家關注一個經常被忽視的主題——精神健康。 但要消除對精神疾患的歧視， 我們的活動就不能止步於此。
9月份， 針對自殺問題， 我們的活動仍在繼續。 自殺的悲劇冷酷地提醒我們， 精神衛生工作剛剛開始...
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9月10日是“世界預防自殺日”。 每天約有3,000人自殺身亡， 相當於每40秒就有一人自殺。 失去一個人會讓家人和朋友的生活受到重創。 每一個自殺者後面還有更多的有自殺念頭的人。
自殺是15-29年齡組的第二大死因， 而這個年齡正是美好生活剛剛開始的年齡。
誰有風險？
我們要知道， 自殺往往與抑鬱症等心理因素有關， 但許多自殺都是衝動性的， 多發生在面對財務危機、關係破裂、慢性疼痛或患病等生活應激事件無力應對的危機時刻。
目前看來， 自殺的最主要危險因素是曾嘗試過自殺。
我們能做什麼？
“不再沉默， 挽救生命”
自殺可以預防。 不幸的是， 許多被自殺想法和抑鬱症折磨的人不能同朋友和家人討論這一問題。 圍繞精神疾患及自殺的歧視， 常常妨礙患者尋求幫助。
我們每個人都有責任告訴大家， 談論自殺沒有什麼不對。 跟我們所愛的人好好談談可以挽救他們的生命。
如果你認識想要自殺的人， 請：
詢問自殺想法不會引發自殺行為。 跟有自殺想法的朋友或家人談談， 可以減少他或她的焦慮， 讓他或她感覺得到了理解。
鼓勵當事人向醫生、精神衛生專業人員、諮詢師或社會工作者等專業人員尋求幫助。
如果您認為當事人立即有危險， 不要將其單獨留下。 向急救服務、危機熱線或衛生專業人員尋求專業幫助。
請記住：如果您知道某人可能想自殺， 同他聊聊， 不帶偏見地傾聽並提供支援。
您覺得活下去毫無意義嗎？
如果您有時感覺生活很辛苦，
請記住， 您並非孤立無援， 有人能夠幫助您。
同信賴的家人、朋友或同事談談自己的感受。
如果認為自己馬上有自殘危險， 請聯繫急救服務或撥打危機熱線， 或者直接前往。
同醫生、精神衛生專業人員、諮詢師或社會工作者等專業人員聊聊。
請記住：如果您覺得活下去毫無意義， 請尋求幫助。 您並非孤立無援， 有人能夠幫助您。
Take a minute, Save a life
World Suicide Prevention Day 2017
In April, the World Health Day ‘Let’s Talk!’ campaign aimed to bring attention to Mental Health – a topic that is, frankly, too often neglected. But if we want to break the stigma surrounding mental health, the conversation can’t stop there.
Now, in September, we continue our campaign by talking about the tragedy of suicide, one of the starkest reminders that our work on mental health is only just beginning.
Every day, some 3,000 peopledie from suicide. That isevery 40 seconds; the loss of another person shatters the lives of family and friends. And for every suicide there are many more people who consider it.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds, an age that should have so much life still ahead of them.
Who’s at Risk?
It’s important to understand that while suicide is frequently associated with psychological factors, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis with a breakdown in the ability to deal with life stresses, such as financial problems, relationship break-up or chronic pain and illness.
By far, the strongest risk factor for suicide is a prior suicide attempt.
What can we do?
"Take a minute, Save a Life"
Suicides are preventable. Unfortunately, too often, many people suffering from suicidal thoughts and depression are unable to discuss them with friends and families. The stigma attached to mental disorders and suicide prevents people from seeking help.
It is our responsibility as individuals to let people know that it is okay to talk about suicide and break down the stigma surrounding it. Having meaningful conversations with loved ones can save lives.
Do you know someone who may be considering suicide?
Asking about suicide does not provoke the act of suicide. Talking to a friend or family member who may be considering suicide can help reduce her/his anxiety and help them feel understood.
Encourage the person to seek help from a professional, such as a doctor, mental health professional, counsellor or social worker.
If you think the person is in immediate danger, do not leave him or her alone. Seek professional help from the emergency services, a crisis line, or a health-care professional.
“Remember: If you know someone who may be considering suicide, talk to them about it. Listen with an open mind and offer support.”
For more information on how to help someone who may be considering suicide:
Do you feel like life is not worth living?
If you sometimes feel that life seems so hard that it is no longer worth living…
Remember, you are not alone and there are people who can help you.
Talk to a trusted family member, friend, or colleague about how you feel.
If you think you are in immediate danger of harming yourself contact the emergency services or a crisis line, or go there directly.
Talk to a professional, such as a doctor, mental health professional, counsellor or social worker.
“Remember: If you feel like life is not worth living, reach out for help. You are not alone. Help is available.”
For more support and information on getting help:
Take a minute, Save a life
World Suicide Prevention Day 2017
In April, the World Health Day ‘Let’s Talk!’ campaign aimed to bring attention to Mental Health – a topic that is, frankly, too often neglected. But if we want to break the stigma surrounding mental health, the conversation can’t stop there.
Now, in September, we continue our campaign by talking about the tragedy of suicide, one of the starkest reminders that our work on mental health is only just beginning.
Every day, some 3,000 peopledie from suicide. That isevery 40 seconds; the loss of another person shatters the lives of family and friends. And for every suicide there are many more people who consider it.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds, an age that should have so much life still ahead of them.
Who’s at Risk?
It’s important to understand that while suicide is frequently associated with psychological factors, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis with a breakdown in the ability to deal with life stresses, such as financial problems, relationship break-up or chronic pain and illness.
By far, the strongest risk factor for suicide is a prior suicide attempt.
What can we do?
"Take a minute, Save a Life"
Suicides are preventable. Unfortunately, too often, many people suffering from suicidal thoughts and depression are unable to discuss them with friends and families. The stigma attached to mental disorders and suicide prevents people from seeking help.
It is our responsibility as individuals to let people know that it is okay to talk about suicide and break down the stigma surrounding it. Having meaningful conversations with loved ones can save lives.
Do you know someone who may be considering suicide?
Asking about suicide does not provoke the act of suicide. Talking to a friend or family member who may be considering suicide can help reduce her/his anxiety and help them feel understood.
Encourage the person to seek help from a professional, such as a doctor, mental health professional, counsellor or social worker.
If you think the person is in immediate danger, do not leave him or her alone. Seek professional help from the emergency services, a crisis line, or a health-care professional.
“Remember: If you know someone who may be considering suicide, talk to them about it. Listen with an open mind and offer support.”
For more information on how to help someone who may be considering suicide:
Do you feel like life is not worth living?
If you sometimes feel that life seems so hard that it is no longer worth living…
Remember, you are not alone and there are people who can help you.
Talk to a trusted family member, friend, or colleague about how you feel.
If you think you are in immediate danger of harming yourself contact the emergency services or a crisis line, or go there directly.
Talk to a professional, such as a doctor, mental health professional, counsellor or social worker.
“Remember: If you feel like life is not worth living, reach out for help. You are not alone. Help is available.”
For more support and information on getting help: