Suicides are detrimental
Stress is consuming us all. Every section of the society-be it the working class, the students, professional or even the house wives, we are all stressed up. The situation has turned so grave that innumerable suicides, due to stress are reported across the country.
People of all ages, the younger or the elderly are resorting to suicides and ending their lives without even trying to work out a solution to set things right. Since suicides are being considered as the easiest way out by the people, the number of such cases is on the rise.
Jammu and Kashmir too has not escaped this phenomenon and suicide cases have witnessed an increase here since the past many years. The people from young age groups have been particularly falling to this phenomenon and many concerns have been raised by civil society and religious groups to arrest the menace.
Suicides by the young aged adults across the country has led to a situation that the apex court too had to intervene and take note of the recurring cases of student suicides in higher educational institutions. The SC formed a National Task Force (NTF) to address the mental health concerns of students and prevent such incidents.
The court noted that a disturbing pattern of student suicides were being reported from various educational institutes and added that these tragedies underscored the urgent need for a more robust, comprehensive and responsive mechanism to address various factors which compel students to resort to taking their own lives.
The recurring instances of student suicides in higher educational institutions, including private educational institutions, serve as a grim reminder of the inadequacy and ineffectiveness of the existing legal and institutional framework in addressing mental health concerns of students on campuses and to prevent the students from taking the extreme step of committing suicides.
Suicides by young men can have a profound impact on a society, affecting various aspects of community life, social structures, and individual well-being.
The biggest loss to the society is the loss of human capital: The death of young men can result in a significant loss of human capital, as they are often in their most productive years.
Suicides have a devastating effect on families and communities, leading to emotional trauma, social isolation and economic hardship. Besides, suicides can perpetuate stigma and silence around mental health issues, making it more challenging for others to seek help.
Suicides in the younger age groups can result in significant productivity losses, as young men are often primary breadwinners or contributors to their families’ income.
Addressing the complex issues surrounding suicides by young men requires a comprehensive approach that involves governments, communities, families, and individuals.
By promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and providing accessible support services, we can work towards creating a society that values and supports the well-being of all its members.
