Significance of Psychosocial Intervention programs for prevention of suicidal Behaviors
Author(s):
Dr Sharda Ghoghre
Keywords:
Suicidal Ideation, Suicidal behavior, Psycho-social intervention programs
Abstract
Suicide is an untimely and tragic loss of human life, all the more devastating and perplexing because it is a conscious volitional act. It occurs within a social, cultural, and familial context intertwined with human psychology. Given its proximate connection with mental health disorders, it is a public health concern. Suicide prevention is urgent owing to its repercussions for mortality and means of preventing self-harm. India has the dubious distinction of having the highest number of suicides in the world. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reports shows that 1.71 Lakhs people died by suicide in 2022. The suicide rate has increased to 12.4 per 1, 00,000, the highest rate ever recorded in India. But these figures are underestimated due to an inadequate registration system, the lack of medical certification of death, stigma and other factors. Unfortunately, 41% of all suicides are by young people below the age of 30. Suicide is the leading cause of mortality for young women in India. A young Indian dies by suicide every eight minutes, which is a loss to family, society, the economy and future of the country. Suicide in the young is a major public health problem in India. According to World Health Organization (WHO) suicide is a global burden and it is the third leading cause of death in the world. India accounts for a third largest in the world for female suicides yearly and nearly a fourth largest for male suicides. It is observed that “Stigma” has been surrounded by mental disorders and suicides meaning that people who take their own life or who attempt to suicide are not taking any help and thus they are not getting the desired help they need (Suresh Sharma & Rahul Kumar;) . The present research papers investigate the underlying cause and significance of psychosocial intervention programs for preventing suicidal thoughts and behavior. A research survey conducted on 1100 college going students of Chhattisgarh to identifying the probable cause (Psychological, Sociological, Physiological & Situational), their thought patterns so at early stage we can prevent the student to attempt a suicide and arranging psychosocial intervention programs to elevate this problem. This research study conducted during January 2023 to March 2024. Different scales were used to collecting the data also secondary data was used to support this research work. Data was analyzed through SPSS software, Descriptive statistic as well as Multiple Regression analysis was used to identify the probable cause related to suicidal ideation. Results revealed that the role of psychological, sociological, physiological and situational factors significantly predicts about the suicidal thought and behavior and for assessing the needs of psychosocial intervention programs to prevent from suicidal behaviors. Suicide can be prevented but the majority of cases are not addressed properly due to the lack of awareness on this aspect as a public health issue. In spite of that, suicide considered to be a taboo in many societies and is not openly discuss among society members. As per the records, only 38 countries have included the national suicide prevention strategy. Thus, the community awareness and taboo break down is a vital component for countries to make a progress in the prevention of suicides. Government of India has taken an Initiative but it is necessary for NGO, health organization, school and colleges to conduct different psychosocial intervention program in different level of societies to reduce the suicidal rate in youth.
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Unique Paper ID: 167321

Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3

Page(s): 784 - 798
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