Millions of people have been forced into lockdowns around the world as a result of the deadly virus Covid-19. Individuals were not permitted to leave the house except to meet basic needs. Depression, isolation, and suicide have all increased significantly during the pandemic. The World Health Organization’s Mortality Database examines global suicide rates among 15- to 19-year-olds. There was data available for this age group in 90 countries (in some cases territories). Annually, approximately 800,000 people die by suicide, more than double the number who die as a result of homicide.
Insider Monkey takes a look at the top 25 suicidal countries in the world. Mental health professionals recommend contacting suicide prevention groups on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google. Additionally, governments worldwide provide 24-hour suicide prevention hotlines. Every year, approximately 2,000 people in South Sudan commit suicide. Suicides are particularly prevalent among displaced people, refugees, the unemployed, warriors, and former soldiers. The World Health Organization reports that suicide rates are even higher in the war-torn South Sudan. Suicidal tendencies are prevalent among children and adolescents, who frequently attempt suicide as a result of family difficulties and other factors such as poverty and stress, according to experts. In Bhutan, 34 people out of every 100,000 commit suicide. Suicide and how to deal with it are considered taboo subjects. Mental health professionals recommend reaching out to your local communities or suicide prevention groups. Additionally, governments worldwide provide 24-hour suicide prevention hotlines. Uganda has the highest suicide rate of any country in the world. Depression, mental anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, unemployment, and health problems are among the most common reasons for people in the region to commit suicide. Comoros is an East African country located between Mozambique and Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The country has suffered from poverty as a result of an unrestrained history marked by civil wars. Due to high rates of suicide, nearly half of the population lives below the poverty line. For more details, click 25 Suicidal Countries In The World.
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