There are certain signs you should pay attention to, for example if the urge to cry is frequent and you feel hopeless, with variable mood, negativity, desire to die, loss of interest in things that you you have always enjoyed, changes in sleep or appetite, you should make an appointment with a healthcare professional. Credit: Stormseeker/Unsplash

According to Pan American Health Organization, more than 700,000 people lose their lives to suicide each year, and the majority of deaths, about 77%, occur in low- and middle-income countries. For this reason, it is important to listen, support and not ignore the warning signs of people who may be thinking about suicide.

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In Colombia, according to figures provided by the Ministry of Health and Social Protectionthe death rate from suicide has fallen from 5.1 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2005 to 5.28 in 2020.

In September 2022, Deputy Minister of Public Health and Service Delivery Jaime Urrego said that the suicidal behavior lived in the country is linked to problems such as the weakening of social support networks, school violence or family dysfunction, among others.

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“Suicidal behavior is a serious mental health problem linked to weakened social support networks, social and economic disparities, acculturation, school violence, family dysfunction, low self-esteem, depression and alcohol use,” Urrego said. .

According to figures from the National Administrative Department of Statistics DANISHin 2021 there were 2,962 suicides in Colombia, and to this figure Vice Minister Urrego added a disturbing fact, “for every suicide among women, there are about four among men”.

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Faced with the worrying figures, Urrego assured that the issue of mental health should be a matter of the State and of the citizens, which is why comprehensive and continuous care should be reinforced in the face of suicidal behavior.

“Over the past decade, there have been significant advances in mental health in the country, with the publication of the Mental Health Policy and the National Strategy for the Prevention of Suicidal Behaviors; However, transforming the collective suffering of individuals, families and communities poses particular public policy challenges for our country,” the Deputy Minister said.

To deal with possible suicidal behavior, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection through the campaign #Let’sTalkMentalHealth He shared some recommendations to keep in mind:

• It is okay to turn to other people for help.

• There are different sources you can contact for help, such as close family, friends, teachers or trusted adults, spiritual leaders, or mental health helplines.

• On some occasions, problems can lead people to think that life has no meaning or is not worth living, so it should be remembered that it is possible to overcome any situation. .

• There are certain signs you need to pay attention to; For example, if the urge to cry is frequent and you feel hopeless, with fluctuating moods, negativity, wanting to die, loss of interest in things you have always enjoyed, trouble sleeping, or appetite, it is necessary that you request an appointment with a health professional.

• Presence of thoughts or plans of self-harm in the past month or act of self-harm in the past year.

• Serious emotional disturbances.

• Despair.

• Agitation or extreme violence.

• Uncommunicative behavior.

• Social isolation.

In Colombia, there are free telephone lines for people who want to seek help for suicidal behavior:

• Bogotá: District psychoactive line: Freephone line: 018000 112 439. WhatsApp line: 301 2761197. Skype: @linea.psicoactiva Psychoactive mailbox: [email protected].

LINE 106 “The power to be heard”. Chat WhatsApp: 3007548933. You can also communicate for free by dialing the number 106 from any mobile or landline.

• Barranquilla: Lifeline: 3399999 – 3153002003. ALBA Line 195.

• Medellin: Friends line: 4444448.

• Cali: Line 106 of the Department.

• Narino: Receiving calls and messages on WhatsApp through the number 3178054329.

You can consult the complete list of service lines by city Here.

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