Early Times Report
Srinagar, Nov 21: The data collected by the NCRB has revealed that Jammu and Kashmir has recorded over 1,700 suicide attempt cases during the past three years.
On an average two people attempt a suicide everyday across J&K and bids seem to be increasing with each passing day.
A Srinagar based news agency quoting experts said that more than 70% of suicide attempts involve individuals suffering from depression. “The actual rate is likely higher due to underreporting, as social stigma often prevents families from coming forward. Parental and peer pressure are significant contributors to suicide attempts, particularly among the youth,” said an expert.
He was of the opinion that parents expect their children to outperform everyone. “Its unfortunate but true that parents ha On an average two people attempt a suicide everyday across J&K.
More than 70% of suicide attempts involve individuals suffering from depression.
The actual rate is likely higher due to underreporting.
Parental and peer pressure are significant contributors to suicide attempts
“Parental expectations, academic and career competition, and a lack of moral education are the main reasons behind the increasing trend of the suicide attempts,” he added.
Other factors that contribute towards increasing suicide attempts include academic failures, failed relationships, domestic abuse, family disputes, and online harassment. “In many cases victims get caught in the quagmire of uncertainty and withdraw from the society. Isolation pushes them to the brink and in many cases it leads to such people making an attempt to end their lives,” said an observer. | 