ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: The Seduction of Suicide

In this article spotlight, Diana Raab, Ph.D. raises awareness for National Suicide Prevention Month.

“The Seduction of Suicide—It's National Suicide Prevention Month. Here are some facts to know.”

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and for many people, the mere mention of the word suicide elicits a vast array of emotions. There’s almost a sense of intrigue or voyeurism surrounding the act, perhaps even a certain mystique. Regardless, it’s important to note the prevalence of suicide in society today, and to learn all we can.

Suicide is a major public health problem and one of the leading causes of death in the Western world. According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, approximately 1.53 million people will die as a result of suicide, and 10 to 20 times more will attempt to take their own lives. Sadly, this represents a death by suicide every 20 seconds. These numbers are hair-raising, and in elevating consciousness about suicide worldwide, we must do all we can to understand why this irreversible act is so widespread.

In spite of the curiosity involved in wondering why someone might choose to take his or her own life, those who have contemplated or attempted suicide often remain under the radar, and suffer a sort of “silent despair.”

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- By Diana Raab, Ph.D. | Originally published 9/11/2019 on Psychologytoday.com

If you or someone you know is in crisis or in need of immediate help, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free hotline available 24 hours a day to anyone in emotional distress or in a suicidal crisis.

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