Among people in India who are between the ages of 15 and 29, suicide has emerged as a major cause of death. Discuss the National Suicide Prevention Strategy’s priority areas while elaborating on the underlying causes. (Answer in 250 words)
Climate change refers to the long term changes in the Earth's climate especially a change in the average weather conditions or in the distribution of weather patterns over a significant period of time (decades to millions of years) which can be caused by various factors including variations in solarRead more
Climate change refers to the long term changes in the Earth’s climate especially a change in the average weather conditions or in the distribution of weather patterns over a significant period of time (decades to millions of years) which can be caused by various factors including variations in solar radiation, volcanic eruptions and human activities, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and water vapor.
Long term consequences of Climate change –
- Rising sea levels due to climate change will cause catastrophic coastal flooding, erosion, saltwater intrusion, displacement of millions, loss of infrastructure and destruction of ecosystems, habitats and livelihoods worldwide.
- Climate driven extreme weather events will intensify by causing devastating heat waves, droughts, floods and storms, leading to loss of life, displacement, food insecurity, economic disruption and infrastructure destruction globally.
- Coral bleaching due to climate change causes devastating consequences by habitat loss for marine life, fishery decline, reduced shoreline protection, decreased tourism,l and economic losses, threatening reef ecosystems’ very existence.
- Fuels human migration and conflict by displacing millions, straining resources and sparking social unrest, as drought, sea level rise, and scarcity of food and water escalate tensions.
- Imperils food and water security by causing crop failures, reduced yields, changed growing seasons, water scarcity and increased food prices, threatening global stability and human well being.
Climate change demands urgent collective action as its devastating impacts on ecosystems, economies and human well being intensify, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices, renewable energy and global cooperation.
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Suicidal tendencies among young people is a major unnoticed or unheard problem in India. The number of deaths is increasing every year and according to Statista's report, 59.11 thousand people in the age group of 18-30 years committed suicide in 2022 alone. To know the reasons behind suicidal behaviRead more
Suicidal tendencies among young people is a major unnoticed or unheard problem in India. The number of deaths is increasing every year and according to Statista’s report, 59.11 thousand people in the age group of 18-30 years committed suicide in 2022 alone.
To know the reasons behind suicidal behavior, we should understand the survivor’s perspective. This is very important to develop suicide prevention strategies more effectively. The three most important factors that lead to suicide attempts are:
Priority Areas of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy:
To overcome this problem, the Indian government has introduced the NSPS, which includes the following priority areas for suicide prevention:
- First is to strengthen leadership and teamwork within institutions across the country.
- Boosting health services to offer better support and prevention for those at risk of suicide.
- Building stronger and more supportive communities to reduce the stigma around talking about suicide.
- Improve tracking and gather more insights to help prevent suicide more effectively.
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