Suicide as Escape from Reality

Suicide has been an ongoing problem among all types of people globally for decades. Throughout the years, the trends of suicide have continued to increase. Although this trend of suicide has many causes and can be difficult to know what the exact source is, the number one cause of suicides is untreated depression which may result from a mental health problem, personal life issues, or even genetic and family history.

According to Befrienders, suicide rates have increased 60% over the past 45 years. Suicide rates can be divided among many different categories such as race, religion, gender, and age. Although 55% of suicides occur between the ages of 15 and 44 years and 45% of suicides are over 45 years, the greatest increasing rate is in youth suicides (Befrienders). According to the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention, it has been reported that suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in American and the third leading cause of death for people 15 to 24 years. Also, males are more likely to commit suicide than females. Rates differ among different races; they appear to be increasing in native and indigenous populations like the Native Americans in the US and Alaska, and the Aborigines in Australia and New Zealand (Befrienders). Suicide rates are also diverse among many religions. In Muslim countries, like Kuwait, where committing suicide is strictly forbidden, the total suicide rate is close to zero. In Hindu countries, like India, and Christian countries, such as Italy, the total suicide rate is around 10 per 100,000 people. In Buddhist countries, for example Japan, the total suicide rate is much higher at 17.9 per 100,000 people. Lastly, at 25.6, the total suicide rate is highest in Atheist countries, like...

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...can all work hand in hand towards creating an inner monster convincing you suicide is the only way out. Suicide is not strictly prominent for just one type of person; it is a serious problem among all races, genders, ages and religions. It is important to assess those individuals that may display any warning signs in a cautious manner so they don’t feel as though suicide is their only escape from reality.

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