Suicidal tendencies among youth cause for concern

When a teen attempts suicide, it shows depressed state of a nation. There can be multiple reasons why young ones develop suicidal thoughts. Untreated mental illness (depression), family issues, loss of family or friends and helplessness among others are some of the major issues. Effective medical treatment, including friends, family and outdoor activities can prove effective in reducing suicidal thoughts. Cultural and religious beliefs should also be inculcated among kids. If we find a child feeling lonely, showcasing disturbing acts and trying to obtain pills should not be ignored and in fact such kids should be handled in a careful manner. Parents should talk openly with their children and should seek immediate help from a psychiatrist and ensure his proper counselling.

Dr Jasdeep Kaur

Observe kids regularly

Children are a real wealth of every nation. Parents have to mold them to make them a better human being who can propel the country further. Children must be allowed to choose their own career and field of interest. They should not be forced to choose the career of our choice. Such a situation can make them depressed and unwilling to share their problems which can compel them to take extreme step. The major cause of rise in suicide rate among youngsters can be depression, isolation, loneliness and helplessness among others. Sometimes kids start to make demands which are not possible for parents to fulfill. In this scenario kids become aggressive, follow new lifestyle, involve in anti-social activities, including crime and drugs. Once caught, kids feel ashamed and often commit suicides. Parents must observe the behaviour of their children on regular basis and should communicate with them as a friend. They must be allowed to play with their friends and parents should also shun the ‘no’ word. We must tell kids stories of great personalities and should keep them busy in various activities. Children must be taught pros and cons of every step they take. Everyone must lend support to bring out minors out of depression.

Farzana Khan

It’s everybody’s duty to protect kids 

Suicide is considered to be the second most common cause of death after road accidents in minors. There can be multiple reasons, including mental illness, family stress, peer and situational pressure among others which may push children on suicidal path. Most of the teens who contemplate suicide show early signs of distress. Parents, teachers, siblings and close friends are always in a position to notice changes which should not be taken lightly. First of all, it is the duty of parents to spare time for their kids as it will allow the latter to his problems. School authorities should instruct their in-house psychologists to intervene and assist a kid who has shows depression. At last, it is also the moral duty of peers to report to teachers and parents if they observe any change in the nature of their friends. These steps will surely reduce increasing number of suicides among teens. We should remember that youngsters are precious asset and we must try our level best to protect them. 

Bir Devinder Singh Bedi

Never pressurise children

Parents should realise that every child has unique capabilities and they cannot force them to fulfill their own desires. Minors are committing suicide due to undue pressure. Even if a kid fails in exam, he takes the extreme step. Often children are caught between parents’ dreams and their own goals. Parents should be supportive and should not compare their child with anyone else. They should create a balance and should not pressurise their kids. Moreover, parents should become best friends and avoid using physical power and hurling abuses on kids. Children must be taught to accept the defeat as well. Standing first in exams should not be the priority.

Ekroop Kaur

Do not leave depressed child alone

A child ending his life by committing suicide is shocking and disturbing for every parent. Suicide rate among teens is increasing rapidly in the city. Stress, fear, and uncertainty among others, largely influence kid’s problem solving and decision making abilities thus pushing him towards suicide. By having a close look at reasons behind youngsters committing suicide reveal several factors, including lack of family, social and cultural network, loss of a loved one, divorce, online addiction (video games or internet) and harassment at school, one can come to know about this disturbing trend. It’s the right time for parents to understand that children face numerous challenges as they grow, including hormonal changes, increases in school or professional work load, turbulent personal relationships and so on. Parents, teachers and friends should not neglect their loved ones if they find their loved ones depressed in life. In fact they should pay double attention to children feeling low in life. Moreover, detecting and understanding early sign of stress before a kid can take extreme step is really important.

Ravi Chander Garg

Contact psychiatrist without hesitation 

Suicide among children has become common these days. There are various reasons behind it, including pressure of studies, non- fulfillment of demands, deadly online games and family issues at home. As parents and teachers play a vital role in kid’s life, they should come forward to de-stress children and create healthy environment around them. Kids must be taught values of sharing ideas and problems. Parents must continuously observe activities of their children. Moreover, seminars and workshops should be conducted in schools to address issues which affect kids the most. Mental psychology of very child should be checked at regular interval by organising camps in schools and if needed, parents should consult a psychiatrist without any hesitation at the earliest. There is urgent need to inculcate moral values and social ethics among minors. Parents should not make their child stubborn enough to face challenges which life throws at him.

Ritu Priya

Race among parents proving deadly

We are living in an era where every parent is running a race to ensure that their children become doctors and engineers. Parents choose schools without taking into consideration the intelligence quotient of their wards and pressurise them to get study more. Teens usually undergo mental agony in order to get good marks and study tuitions from early morning till late night. As a result, they are left with very less time for playing outdoor sports. Firstly, in case a child fails in exam or scores less marks than his peers, he is bound to go into depression. Secondly, family problems, loss of loved one and psychological issues among others can put child into undue stress. We can curb this trend by observing behavior of kids, including sudden change in attitude and detached and isolated from family members. If these symptoms come forth, a child should be given more attention and should not be left alone. Children are the real asset and we must take extra care of kids.

Dr Mohd Saleem Farooqui

Need to change education system

Nowadays, children do not have patience are becoming aggressive day by day. An extreme step by a child impacts his family and society at large. As a result, we should address this issue at the earliest. Major reason behind this emerging trend is the education system. Study is more theory oriented and it kills the curiosity, creativity, interest and talent of a child. Every kid is adjudged by parents, teachers and relatives on the basis of their marks obtained in examination. There is a need to change prevalent education system. The government should focus on providing quality education which should lay stress on inculcating skills. There is a need to interact with kids in a proper manner. We should counsel children from time to time. People are busy in updating their problems and emotions on social media but they do not discuss things with family members and friends. One must give quality time to his family.

Kalpna Maurya