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3.1767C20.6775 3.35876 22.0089 3.93941 23.1034 4.85067C23.0427 4.88379 22.937 4.94215 22.8668 4.98473L14.9024 9.58517C14.7025 9.69878 14.5366 9.86356 14.4215 10.0626C14.3065 10.2616 14.2466 10.4877 14.2479 10.7175L14.2424 21.9419ZM16.071 17.9991L20.4018 15.4978L24.7325 17.9975V22.9985L20.4018 25.4983L16.071 22.9985V17.9991Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"dd205025-f73c-401c-8309-f2b6adf04ac4\" dir=\"auto\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Complex factors contribute to high numbers of suicide around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Experts emphasise the importance of raising awareness, recognizing signs of depression and suicidal ideation, and seeking professional help to address mental health challenges effectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Additionally, coping strategies and support resources are provided for individuals struggling with mental health issues.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), nearly 700 000 people die by suicide annually. That\u2019s an average of one person every 40 seconds. In 2019, suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among 15 to 19 year olds globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the link between suicide and mental health conditions and a previous suicide attempt is well established in high-income countries, according to the WHO, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/peoples-post\/breaking-the-stigma-cape-mental-health-members-pen-a-book-20231107\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Breaking the stigma: Cape Mental Health members pen a book<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Youth Month in full swing <span><em>People\u2019s Post<\/em><\/span> highlights the challenges faced by young people today, which often lead to low self-esteem and even depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fatima Seedat, development manager for the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sadag.org\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=11&amp;Itemid=114\" target=\"_blank\"> South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag)<\/a>, added that schools across the country have reported an increase in suicide attempts and completed suicides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe also see from our side through engaging with schools and the majority of the schools that we have visited in the past six months that a majority of the schools have noted that there has been an attempted or completed suicide and that has definitely increased over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Seedat, the impact of mental health and all the psycho-social issues that the youth are facing are often underestimated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_a3d213f6\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cIn some communities, they are exposed to high levels of gender-based violence (GBV), trauma, loss of a loved one, bullying, substance abuse, abuse, crime, violence, poverty and unemployment. All of these factors exacerbate their mental crisis and the issues young people are dealing with.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>She explains that all these factors can lead to suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-awareness-is-key\">Awareness is key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are many risk factors that come into play. Suicidal ideation is very complex and is often a build-up of various factors.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Seedat, raising awareness is imperative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is critical that we raise awareness and talk about these issues to prevent further suicides from happening. We need to reassure our youth that there is help and support. And there are solutions to temporary problems and suicide is not the answer. One suicide is a suicide too many.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark de la Rey, a clinical psychologist at Akeso Kenilworth Psychiatric Clinic, said one of the biggest factors leading to depression is stressful situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_e2e35108\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cA suicide component can only come out of the mental health state. This is born out of different situations like difficult family relationships, financial hardship, bullying, living in an area where there is gangsterism or feeling unsafe.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Depression cannot always be picked up at face value and adds that changes in behaviour happen over a period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-to-look-out-for\"><strong>Signs to look out for<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cStart looking for changes in the person\u2019s normal behaviour. If your child is someone who loves being outside and suddenly, just wants to be inside for days on end, look out for changes in his sleeping pattern, is he sleeping too much or not able to sleep? Loss of appetite or increased appetite?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He mentioned that forgetfulness, irritability and short-temperedness or being unable to manage social spaces can also be a sign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-speaking-with-finality\"><strong>Speaking with finality<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>De la Rey explained: \u201cWhen people get to a deep depressive state they might say things that can indicate plans to end their life. They may say things like \u2018It might be better if I wasn\u2019t around\u2019 or \u2018You won\u2019t have to deal with me much longer\u2019. Such statements are sometimes made on social media. These might be subtle ways in which they start talking about how they are feeling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOftentimes people get to this point where they are almost relieved \u2013 and they look like there is nothing wrong. When someone has been down for quite some time and suddenly, they are happy, that is also a sign.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"YouTube\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_cffe3277\"><iframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-vAK_G7bxDw?si=zpW1S3_z0iGkubD9\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-seek-help\"><strong>When to seek help<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He said parents or guardians can always get help for their children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf they are not willing to go and talk to someone, you as the parent can go and talk to someone professional and talk about what you see. Be present with your kids or loved ones \u2013 be aware of where they are and what\u2019s going on in their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-the-conversation\"><strong>Start the conversation<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>De la Rey explained that while there is sufficient awareness about depression and suicide, more dialogue needs to take place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs families and society, we need to talk about these topics. There is a misconception that if we talk about depression and suicide it will cause someone to want to do it. But if you speak about it in a responsible way, it can be helpful. Then people who experience it will feel more comfortable to talk about it and not feel judged.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-help-is-available\"><strong>Help is available<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>De la Rey encouraged people to seek help. \u201cRather let your child or partner be angry with you because you were seeking help for them than leave it. There is help available from the Suicide Crises Line, South African Depression and Anxiety Group. These organisations have free helplines 24\/7.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-cope\">How to cope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure to integrate a good eating, sleeping, and exercise routine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about signs and the triggers, by identifying what will help you to take some time out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell someone immediately. This could be any person you trust such as a parent or teacher. Call&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sadag.org\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=11&amp;Itemid=114\" target=\"_blank\">Sadag<\/a>&nbsp;on 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that you\u2019re not alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t use alcohol and\/or drugs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your family to lock away\/hide knives, medication, rope, firearms or anything that can be used to self-harm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You might feel that you just want to be alone but withdrawing and isolating yourself from the people who care about you isn\u2019t a good idea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep pictures of your favourite people or pet(s) with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"InfoBlock\" data-pos=\"Middle\" id=\"embed_cb62cbe8\">\n<div class=\"heading\">Get help<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">\n<p>The Western Cape Department of Social Development has trained professionals who offer counselling, support services and family programmes to those who need it. 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