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"Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain
exceeds the resources for coping with pain." [1]
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| Most people think that suicide, like accidents, only happen to other people. The truth is that life is fraught with uncertainties and unexpected crises. Clinical depression, financial troubles, divorce, or love relationships can affect anyone, be they king or pauper. On any given day, 20 - 25% of the population think about suicide... (more at thestar.com.my)
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Over one million people commit suicide each year, making SUICIDE the 10th leading cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of death among teenagers and adults under 35.[1] According to WHO suicide rates statistics, one person commits suicide every 40 seconds.[1] And for every suicide, there are approximately 20 attempted suicides.[1] There are also many others who may not be suicidal, but urgently need access to appropriate emotional support services.
Suicide rates all over the world have increased by 5 - 62% in the last two decades.[1] Everyone can do something to help reduce the number of suicides.[1] Just listening to a troubled friend may help to prevent him or her from taking the suicidal way out of a problem.[1] And you can even do more by joining a suicide-prevention organization in your locality, such as Befrienders Worldwide or a similar organization.
| We can do no great things, only small things with great love. — Mother Teresa
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