SUICIDE

21st CENTURY SUICIDE MINDSET

A GROWING PARASITIC SOCIETAL NORM?

This blog post aims to explore neuroscience, psychology & philosophical considerations for the mental health challenges of suicide. 

The pink elephant in the room? With all the riches 1st world countries have been granted, there is a persistent phenomena to explain the arguably growing trends of suicide rates in an ever-changing, fast-paced new world.  

Younger children are not only suffering from increasing anorexic rates and depression, but the effects are adding to a growing pile of unknown suicidal phenomenas that are attacking all ages. 

Many less affluent countries appear to strive to migrate to 1st world countries at all costs, regardless of the challenges or possible risk of death; they tend to show a desire to want to live life fighting, rather than commit suicide in their home country. 

Stigma, philosophical debates & the legal process of  committing suicide has changed over time, depending on the culture, societal trends and demands. 

Some forms of suicide are accepted more than others, especially when related to individuals with terminal illnesses & suffering physiological pain. 

But the TABOO still remains worldwide & perhaps this is a supportive catalyst for suicide's persistence. 

However, what is the cause? Lack of love, money, support or mental capacity to deal with stress  etc. MASLOW'S HIERARCHY is a classical & simple model to suggest what is needed in life. 

WHAT is the CAUSE of SUICIDE? Common risk factors are known, but it is far more complex than that! It includes  neurological, philosophical & psychological aspects. 

If your brain's neuronal networks repeatedly think and train itself to obsess over suicide, then how can we undo this hypothetically? 

The above is a brief discussion from a holistic point of view of the challenges within research on suicide. It also discussed the possible development and social stigmatisation implications. 

Put simply, others you know of may need help, or even yourself. Mental illness commonly plague peoples' minds; but it's never discussed openly. 

Society unfortunately still needs to grow & develop. So please try to speak out if you need help & do not suffer in silence.