Thread by @DrHarish139

#MythsAndFactsSuicide
Strong minds do not exist. Mind is largely made of #neurons and not #Steel. Each one of us can suffer from sadness,fear or depression and attempt suicide though some are more vulnerable. Suicide is due to a state of mind that needs to be treated."

#MythSuicide Those who talk about attempting suicide are less likely to act  

#FactSuicide: People who threaten are more prone to attempt than those who do not. Hence do not challenge those who threaten to attempt

#MythSuicide: Suicidal attempts in families will dissuade relatives from doing the same when in emotional turmoil  

#FactSuicide: Suicidal behavior can be seen in families across generations as Depression can run in families

#MythSuicide Those who are mentally ill are only prone to suicide  

#FactSuicide:The mentally ill are more prone to suicide but those not suffering from the same can attempt: e.g.: sudden financial loss, sudden discovery of a fatal illness, failure in exams

#MythSuicide: Strong minds& confident people never attempt suicide. Weak minds do  

#FactSuicide: Strong minds dont exist. Mind is largely made of neurons and not Steel. Any 1 cansuffer from: depression and attempt suicide:some more vulnerable. It is due to the state of mind

#MythSuicide: Intelligent people attempt suicide and average mortals do not  

#FactSuicide:Any one can attempt suicide irrespective of their intelligence, class, caste, religion or affinity to god

#SuicideMyth A suicide attempt is aimed at manipulating/threatening others and should be punished harshly    

#SuicideFact: An act of self-harm can be a cry for help and should be tackled sensitively. Never make fun of the person and humiliate him/her

#SuicideMyth: A mild attempt of suicide should be treated at home and secrecy maintained to preserve the self-esteem of the person  

#SuicideFact: Doctor should treat all attempts at a hospital with the help of a psychiatrist/counselor. Mind&Body both need treatment. Dont hide

#SuicideMyth: Suicide attempts should be hushed up and treated by close friends&relatives

#SuicideFact: Suicide attempts should be always informed to the psychiatrist/counselor/Physician]. Treatment will help treatment prevent future attempts. Friends, relatives can assist

#SuicideMyth: Those who consume #alcohol or #drugsshare their pain and are less likely to attempt

#SuicideFact: Alcoholics are 100 times more likely to attempt suicide than others. Depression can cause Addiction & vice-versa

#SuicideMyth: Those who plan to attempt suicide never reveal their intent

#SuicideFact: Many adults reveal it to #theirfamilydoctor and children to their #friends though all do not. Be alert to the #suicidestatements & seek help asap

#SuicideMyth: Educational institutes are always responsible for suicides of students  

#SuicideFact:  Educational institutes r not responsible for suicides but absence of counseling & mental health facilities is simply #PSYCHOLOGICALNEGLIGENCE

#SuicideMyth: Teachers in colleges r always equipped to provide counseling.

 #SuicideFact: Faculty members need to be sensitised and trained to be #emotionalFirstaidWorkers. They r frontline #MentalHealthSoldiers & #MentalHealthProfessionals need to treat disturbed students

#SuicideMyth: Suicides are a result of bad parenting and lack of adequate mental health care to high risk children:  

 #SuicideFact: Not always:Poor awareness&refusal of mental health care is a cause. #COLLATERALNEGLIGENCE is when parents refusehelp inspite of advice from all

#SuicideMyth: Suicide is shameful and disgraceful unlike accidents and natural catastrophes  

 #SuicideFact: Suicide is #ACCIDENTOFTHEMIND.Suicidal thoughts should be screened by a Psychologist/Psychiatrist just as chestpain needs to be screened by doctor for heart illness.

#SuicideMyth All deaths among the mentally ill ( termed unnatural ) r due to #Suicides !

#SuicideFact : All so called #unnaturaldeaths among those who r on treatment for mental illness should be carefully investigated for #murder or #accident

#SuicideMyth : Prayers , Guru , Spiritualism can beat the thought of suicide

#SuicideFact : Not true! Gurus also seek treatment for Depression,Heart illness etc from Doctors! Those who stop those who r down from going to Psychologist/Psychiatrist increase the risk for #suicide

#SuicideMyth : Yoga , Vipassana & Meditation can cure suicidal thoughts always !

#SuicideFact : Yoga etc r excellent for wellness & good health ! #Suicidalthoughts needs to be treated by #MentalhealthProfessionals! If yoga etc r advised during recovery it may add to improvement