Editorial | The Alarming Rise in Suicide Cases 

Every year 703 000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind.

According to the Crime Gazette 2021 recently released by Jammu and Kashmir Police, the valley is witnessing an increase in attempted suicide cases with Central Kashmir district Budgam and North Kashmir’s Baramulla toping the tally with 73 cases each with crime rate 4.36 per lakh population.

There are many reasons for people attempting suicide. These reasons may include parental pressure, academic failure, lack of moral and religious education, mental illness, traumatic stress, drugs, loss or fear of loss, relationship and hopelessness.

The recent incidents of suicides in kashmir and very unfortunate. Life is very important it is worth living . If anyone of us anytime feels that life is not worth living reach out for help . 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.