Dr. Nasser Asadi
(September 10, 2003) World Suicide Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the International Society for Suicide Prevention in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). Each year, the day carries a unique message that suicide can be prevented. According to According to the World Health Organization, one person in the world commits suicide every 40 seconds. The highest suicide rates are in China and Russia. The suicide rate among young people aged 15 to 34 is highest in these countries. Among developed countries, Korea The South has the largest share. Many factors are involved in this, which seem to vary greatly depending on the type of policies in place.
But overall, the most important factors in suicide are: using it as a solution to resolve a crisis, psychological pressures, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, inability to tolerate pain and suffering, and other factors of this kind, all of which can be attributed to failure. If we put them all together, we can briefly say that the main factor in suicide is negative emotions. In other words, a person who reaches the verge of suicide is struggling with emotions that he does not have the power to manage.
This problem is much more severe among younger people. Because the younger the age, the more emotions prevail. Teenagers are in a dangerous situation. They are struggling with the most important problem, which is the identity crisis. Any negative emotion also affects this. The crisis adds. These pressures are mainly related to the attachment of individuals to society and the environment. Also, their level of self-confidence plays an important role in intensifying or strengthening feelings of hopelessness and frustration.
The greater the sense of belonging of adolescents, the more positive emotions they will have. And the likelihood of suicide will decrease. Frustration, and depression resulting from various failures, which at first are mostly just a feeling, seem to be important factors. The threat of adolescents reaching the brink of suicide is high. Therefore, the best time to manage these risks is when the adolescent or young adult is mentally struggling with psychological problems and challenges. It is necessary to use tools and methods at this stage to reduce the possibility of suicidal tendencies. Prevented suicide.
Today’s society interacts with virtual identities more than with reality. Identities whose emotions are also virtual. What is transmitted through emotions is very different from what really exists. Therefore, it is not possible to simply identify the signs of risks related to Suicide has been observed especially in adolescents. Anonymity and invisibility, along with other characteristics such as jealousy, competition, narcissism, the desire to show off, etc., are factors that may lead to failure and disappointment over time. Because today’s social relationships It is mostly formed in cyberspace and through communication tools. And since virtual feelings are often not in harmony with real feelings and virtual social interactions are not in harmony with real social interactions, it increases the likelihood of failure.
Apart from the numerous factors and various prevention methods that can be found, the basic point here is the rule of communicative rationality, even in the real space. As life becomes more complex and busy, unfortunately, the psychological and intellectual distances between people are increasing day by day. And this is a threat in itself. It is serious for the sense of belonging to the community and society. Along with this unwanted hustle and bustle, the unnecessary speed and haste in all matters is such that it does not provide the opportunity for empathy and understanding. In other words, the communication tool does more than provide the conditions for proper interaction, empathy and mutual thinking. It seems to be the most destructive factor in emotions and depression, so its proper management can be very effective.
Talking and dialogue, especially in a real space and in a face-to-face communication, is a very useful strategy. Because one of the most important factors in releasing emotions is talking. Especially for teenagers who are in dire need of empathy and understanding. This requires putting Time for each other. A topic that is very challenging and important today. But despite this importance, the inability of people in society to address the issue is quite evident. For this, people need to strengthen emotional literacy and communication skills.
Emotional literacy and communication skills are two important tools that have been defined as important capabilities in the twenty-first century so that citizens can live a good and joyful life. Here again, adolescents and young people have a greater need for these skills. It seems that formal and informal education during childhood can better strengthen people in this area. That people can recognize different feelings and emotions, understand their changes, and expect diverse feelings in different situations, It can be very helpful in managing emotions.
Also, in communication skills and literacy, individuals must learn what communication is and how to establish an effective and beneficial relationship with themselves, those around them, and society. Perhaps the most important factor in communicating with others is first knowing yourself and having a good relationship with It is the self. Which requires education and reflection that should be established during the childhood. The better and more appropriate this relationship is, the more successful the person will be in social communication, and therefore the possibility of frustration and failures will be reduced.
In general, the discussion of suicide is directly and very closely related to feelings of failure, ineffectiveness, helplessness, and ultimately despair, all of which are rooted in the perception of oneself, society, and philosophy of life. Teaching Level 1, 2, and even 3 emotions in childhood and teaching communication skills It is one of the minimum efforts that can be taken to prevent suicidal tendencies. And this requires more interaction between people of all ages and genders to enrich the space of communication and empathy. All these tools in a space governed by communicative rationality It is realized that at a macro level, it also requires the support and attention of formal and informal institutions and organizations.