Raising awareness of mental health, suicide

Bangladesh has recently ranked seventh among the world's angriest, saddest, and most stressed nations, according to the 2022 Global Emotions Report. Another survey conducted by Aanchal Foundation says that a total of 61.2 per cent of youths (aged between 18 and 25 years) in the country are suffering from depression and 3.7 per cent have attempted suicide. The mental health issue is one of the underlying causes behind these tragic incidents.

Most of us know it well that suicide can never be a solution. But many attempt it out of depression. They give up fighting pain, failure, loneliness and sorrow of their lives. Some reversals are really hard to overcome. But giving up is no solution. Rather, you have to love your life. You should give sometime to yourself or the things you love to do on a regular basis. You should build relationship with those who can think positively. You will find your life more beautiful and purposeful, and we all should enjoy it.

Those who are suffering from mental health issues like depression should always be supported by their family, friends and society. They should not be insulted, humiliated or socially degraded under any circumstances. The way we can keep someone mentally fit is to accompany them because they need emotional support. It is time to take strong action before suicide becomes a social malady.

Sakibul Islam

Student of Department of Social Work

Jagannath University, Dhaka

ahmedsakib117866@gmail.com