Increasing suicide cases in Bangladesh
The number of suicide cases among young people in our country is increasing day by day. It has been well established by experts that suicidal tendencies stem from insecurity, depression, bullying, fear, social and familial pressures, etc.
Social media is another factor as it has been scientifically shown that excessive use of social media leads to depression.
Society needs to ensure that young people are not disheartened by events happening around them. It also needs to ensure that young people can speak freely about what is happening in their own lives.
Young people should be made aware that their family and loved ones are ready to give them the support that they need. If they cannot trust the people that are closest to them, then, the likelihood of them attempting to commit suicide may increase.
It is time for society, in general, to change its attitude towards young people.
Bonhishikha Majumder, By e-mail
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