Malaika Arora’s father committed suicide: Ways to comfort someone with suicidal thoughts. (Image: Instagram)
Bollywood actor Malaika AroraAnil Arora’s father died from suicideHe reportedly jumped from the terrace of his house in Bandra, Mumbai, today. The motive is still unknown and police are on the spot to investigate.
Hearing a loved one say they want to die is one of the most terrifying experiences. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and has continued to rise in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 12.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide and 1.7 million attempted suicide in 2021. Additionally, more than 48,000 people died by suicide in 2021, which is approximately one death every 11 minutes.
If you know someone who is going through a mental health crisis, it is always best to keep them under control. Suicide affects people of all ages. Men aged 75 and older have one of the highest rates of suicide compared to other age groups.
Warning signs of suicide
Suicidal thoughts arise from a feeling that life is no longer worth living. Below are some important signs that indicate a person may be at higher risk for suicide.
- Expressing that they feel like a burden
- Isolation
- Increased anxiety
- Feeling trapped
- Increased substance use
- Increased anger or rage
- Extreme mood swings
- Talking or posting on social media about wanting to die.
How can you help someone with suicidal thoughts?
Most people are afraid that asking about suicidal thoughts might put ideas into a person’s head. However, research does not support this idea. For most people, considering suicide can be a relief to vent their feelings. Family and friends can play an important role in supporting people who are at risk of suicide. This includes helping them stay safe, communicating with them, connecting them with professional help, and simply being there for them.
If you know someone who may be at risk of suicide, here are some things you can do to help them.
- Encourage the person to remove lethal objects from the home.
- Make sure the person is not left alone
- Don’t let them leave the house alone.
- Seek professional help
- Communicate with them as much as you can.
- Listen to what they have to say and let them tell you what’s on their hearts.
- Keep checking in no matter what
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