Analysis - One in every 100 deaths globally is by suicide. Each year, more than 700,000 people die by suicide. A staggering 77% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries, with the African region bearing the highest burden at a rate of 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people. In Kenya, the crude suicide rate is 6.1 deaths per 100,000 people.
of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries, with the Africa n region bearing the highest burden at a rate of 11.2 deaths per 100,000 people. In Kenya , the crude suicide rate is 6.1 deaths per 100,000 people. Men areinterplay of various factors. They could also be brought on by stressful events like a loss of livelihood, academic or work-related pressures, relationship breakdowns and other life crises.
Societal stigma isolates individuals and creates barriers to accessing mental health support. This further compounds the risk of suicide.of the penal code states that any person who tries to kill him or herself is guilty of a misdemeanour. He or she is liable to imprisonment of up to two years, a fine, or both. This law, inherited from the English common law, has been repealed inprior to the 1960s largely due to historical and religious beliefs.
The threat of legal sanctions for a suicide survivor, who is already experiencing severe mental anguish and emotional distress, can have serious negative repercussions. Punitive measures can worsen an individual's mental health, increase their sense of isolation and make them more vulnerable. Thisaccurate data collection and prevention-related interventions.
This programme should focus on training first responders - including police officers, emergency healthcare providers, mental health professionals and peer supporters - who. Proper training will equip them with the skills to offer compassionate support, timely intervention and appropriate care. This would help ensure decriminalisation efforts translate into tangible improvements in suicide prevention and mental health care.).
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