Suicide is the second leading cause of death among girls between 15 to 19 years after maternal conditions, while road injury and interpersonal violence lead suicide cases among boys of the same age bracket.

Depression and other mental health disorders have been known to lead to a majority of suicide cases. Other reasons include financial problems, relationship break-up, life stresses, and illness. Further, cases of suicide are also high among people in conflict, disaster, and violence-stricken areas as well as vulnerable groups such as the LGBTI community, refugees, and prisoners.
In Kenya, it is estimated at least 311 Kenyans commit suicide every year; 240 men & 77 women, with suicide cases up 58% in the last decade. 

Nearly 800,000 people commit suicide every year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this accounts for one person every 40 seconds. Moreover, in every one death, there are over 20 suicide attempts.

According to the report, the most common methods of suicide are hanging, ingestion of pesticides, and firearms.

It is important that all suicidal threats are taken seriously. Do not ignore the warning signs! The suicide prevention acronym “ACT” (Act, Care, Treat) provides an easy way to remember the steps to take if you suspect someone is suicidal.

• ASK- ASK if someone is thinking about suicide.  Don’t be afraid to ask, “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” or “Are you thinking about suicide?”
• CARE- Let them know you CARE. Demonstrate a willingness to talk openly and freely.  Tell them that you care and don’t leave the person alone.
• TREAT- Get TREATMENT and seek out assistance as soon as possible.  

Life is short, indeed. But cutting it shorter by yourself shouldn’t be an option whatsoever. Life is precious too and everything about life is to be treasured.

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It is so sad that we keep loosing young, talented people every now and then through suicide and mental disturbances.

The people around us are going through a lot, just that they can’t openly disclose. They will smile, laugh and even hang out with you but you won’t easily notice the burdens puliing them down.

Kryst’s physical beauty was covering up some terrible feelings and issues that were hardly noticed at a glance.

In 2020, Leanza Cornett who held the miss USA title in 1993, died from head injuries suffered in a fall at her Florida home. Cheslie Kryst died the same way, fall from a building. It’s sad, if not devastating.

Suicidal thoughts are increasingly being common among people. Especially in this time where life has take a pandemic route. From job losses and business flopping to family feuds.

Checking up on your friends and family is priceless. Just pick up your phone and call them. Inquire how they are doing. Just make them know that they is someone cares.

Mental health should be given more attention as physical health. A lot of people are suffering from mental health issues. Statistics have it that The united States, Colombia, the Netherlands and Ukraine have the highest rate of mental illnesses.

According to single care, 13% of the population in the world suffer from mental health disorders. The data shows that the number could increase as people around the world shelter in place and adjust to a new normal amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Seeking a better solution for depression is paramount. Making the decision to end your life only breaks the heart’s of the people you live behind. It’s like the pain moves from you and into the people who love you.

Finding someone you can confide in and talk about the issues you are going through can help in reducing the depression. Opening up is very essential.

People give too much attention to their physical health and forget that their mental health is just as important. That’s where we go wrong.

There’s a lot that is going on in the world. A lot of issues that might be troubling us. Numerous pressure. But suicide should never be the end goal.

There is always light at the end of the tunnel. The hard times are just part of life. And the good side is, no hard time is permanent. They will come and go, like the wind.

Don’t bottle up the feelings, because they will eventually burst out and be extremely uncontrollable. Always find someone to talk to, could be a therapist, a friend, a relative. Let’s put a full stop to mental health issues.

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