Kerala Public Kerala Public SchoolSchool

Gamharia,Gamharia,JamshepurJamshepur

Topic:-SuicideTopic:-Suicide

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Suicide in Suicide in JamshedpurJamshedpurLooking at a cloudy Looking at a cloudy

futurefuture

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The Dark FactsThe Dark Facts 16 % of the 16 % of the

suicides suicides committed in committed in Jharkhand are Jharkhand are from Jsr.from Jsr.

Jamshedpur Jamshedpur ranks 1ranks 1stst in in Jharkhand in Jharkhand in suicide rates.suicide rates.

Suicide is the # 2 Suicide is the # 2 cause of death in cause of death in Jamshedpur.Jamshedpur.

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Faces of painFaces of pain

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What causes suicidal behavior?What causes suicidal behavior? Is there a geographical pattern Is there a geographical pattern

to suicide?to suicide? Is there a historical precedent Is there a historical precedent

for high suicide rates in for high suicide rates in Jamshepur?Jamshepur?

What health issues exist to What health issues exist to create suicidal depression?create suicidal depression?

How do the economic conditions How do the economic conditions of a country contribute to the of a country contribute to the problem?problem?

Points discussed in Panel discussion among Parents and Teachers

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Psychology of suicidePsychology of suicideWhat causes suicidal What causes suicidal

behavior?behavior? ““the extent and diversity of facts related the extent and diversity of facts related

to suicide are intimidating and to suicide are intimidating and baffling….”baffling….” Thomas Joiner – “Why People Die by Suicide”Thomas Joiner – “Why People Die by Suicide”

Hopelessness brought on by factors Hopelessness brought on by factors such as:such as: Varying degrees of mental illnessVarying degrees of mental illness Physiological conditionsPhysiological conditions Economic situationEconomic situation Every suicide has its own storyEvery suicide has its own story

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Geography of Geography of Jamshedpur suicideJamshedpur suicide

Higher in urban areas than rural Higher in urban areas than rural areasareas

Cause of death in cities are often Cause of death in cities are often difficult to determine and may difficult to determine and may actually be higher.actually be higher.

Major causes in 2009Major causes in 2009 Family 30 cases.Family 30 cases. Mental and General illness 15 cases.Mental and General illness 15 cases. Failure in Exam 17 cases Failure in Exam 17 cases

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What social conditions exist What social conditions exist to create serious depression?to create serious depression?

Alcoholism in Alcoholism in Jamshedpur is Jamshedpur is rampant, with rampant, with strong evidence of strong evidence of its detrimental its detrimental effect on the effect on the health of the health of the Jamshedpur Jamshedpur people, and people, and specifically to specifically to higher suicide higher suicide rates.rates.

Steps taken by our School to prevent Suicide

Step1:-To stop Suicide among

teenagers, it is very important to know their views about Suicide. So, we conducted an essay writing competition among the students to know their views.

STEPS 2 A Panel Discussion

was conducted among the teachers and Parents. Their views were noted down, so, that the parents and teachers would be careful in dealing with the teenagers in future.

Steps 3 Teachers attended

various workshops conducted by different Psychiatrics. The Teachers came to know how to judge the symptoms of suicide and deal with those potential victims and prevent suicide.

Year Total No of Suicides

Estimated Mid-year population(in Lakhs)

Rate of Suicides

2006 110417 10506 10.52007 110851 10682 10.42008 113914 11028 10.32009 118112 11197.7 10.5

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Global geography of Global geography of suicidesuicide