What is suicide, its causes

Unfortunately, such a phenomenon as suicide, is present nowadays quite often. In this case, a large percentage of suicides, according to statistics, accounted for adolescence. Knowing what suicide is and what its causes are important enough, especially for people working with teenagers (teachers, psychologists , etc.), as well as parents.

The reason why teenagers intentionally deprive themselves of life most often is that for this age, the instability of the psyche, self-determination, the search for the meaning of one's being, strong experiences (including interpersonal relations) are characteristic. However, adults commit suicide, mainly because of emerging problems that seem to them unsolvable (debts, divorce, etc.). In some cases, suicide can be explained by a progressive mental illness or exposure to psychoactive substances.

It is worth a little more detail on the term itself. By suicide is understood not only deprivation of life, but also failed attempts (psychologists call this an unfinished suicide). It is rather difficult to see that a person is really preparing for suicide. To understand this, it is necessary to know the causes of suicide. Among them we can note the loss of a loved one, religious fanaticism, a depressive state. In adolescents it can be even such a trifle as unrequited love or quarrel with relatives. In the latter case, they thus try to draw the attention of adults to themselves, "punish" them, not understanding to the end what they are doing, or hoping for salvation.

It must be said that such a suicide is demonstrative. This is such an attempt to take life, which is often planned as a way of attracting the attention of others, in most cases, not brought to the end. People who decide to take such a step often start talking about methods of suicide, trying to make it clear to others what they have planned to stop them. In most cases, the reason for suicide is a kind of "blackmail". So, adolescents can tell their parents: "Do not give me anything, I'll cut myself a vein ..." Of course, on the one hand, you should not trust such words too much, however, on the other hand, A person who utters such a phrase without getting what he wants can really try to do something with himself.

Prevention of suicide is very relevant today and is conducted in educational and social institutions, especially where there is a contingent belonging to the risk group. Psychologists, psychiatrists, and also pedagogical workers are engaged in the prevention of suicides. About a quarter of cases of deprivation of life are committed under the influence of psychoactive substances, therefore, work is important to prevent drug abuse among young people.

Speaking about the psychology of a suicide, one must also say that such a suicide is hidden. Under this phrase is meant such a self-destructive behavior of a person, which can lead to the loss of life. This includes fast driving, drug use, aggression, etc. Usually such people adhere to risky behavior, as a result of which an accident may occur that leads to death. This can be a manifestation of the subconscious unwillingness to live.

Knowing what suicide is and what are its causes is important enough to prevent this problem. It is also recommended to take into account such features of human behavior that can demonstrate his desire to end his life. Usually, true suicides try to get their affairs in order, they often talk about death, come to see relatives even if they have not talked much before. Having seen disturbing signs, relatives or acquaintances need to talk to a person, try to recommend him to consult a psychologist, find out the reasons that push him to this step, try to help correct the situation.