Contemporaly Community Medicine(374 711)
Topic : Suicide Prevention
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Lecturer : Pattapong Kessomboon MD., Ph.d
Attendant: Chawalit kongpet
Suicide in Thailand
The circumstances leading to self-harm in 2002 -2004 .
43.3 %( being condemned) 35.7 %(Quarrel with closed ones)22.9 %(Love affairs problem) and lower 15 %Depression, Poverty, Being Refused, Chronic Diseases, Psychosis, Heavy drinking.
Completed suicide: male more than female because male is more brave. married more than single because married have family problem and burden to take care family .worker and agriculturist more than another occupation because this job poor salary and be unsteady.
Reasons for Living: Caring for the parents, Children,Life goals, life values Being more confident in dealing,Understanding about life,Religious beliefs (sin),Caring for other people’s view
Summarize:
How to help you self : The following are some ways to help you cope with suicidal feelings. Tell your therapist, a friend, a family member, or someone else who can help.Distance yourself from any means of suicide. If you are thinking of taking an overdose, give your medicines to someone who can give them to you one day at a time. Remove any dangerous objects or weapons from your home.
and also they should see a monk who can teach meditation or chanting montra.this may resolve the thought.