About one million people die of suicide every year around the world

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day Li Xianyun, deputy director of the research and Training Cooperation Center for mental crisis prevention of the World Health Organization and chief psychiatrist of Beijing Huilongguan Hospital, said that according to the statistics of the World Health Organization, about one million people die of suicide every year in the world The number of suicide deaths far exceeds the total number of deaths caused by wars and murders According to the figures released by the former Ministry of health, the suicide rate of sample urban residents and rural residents in 2010 was 6.86/100000 and 10.01/100000 respectively Li Xianyun said that in the past 20 years, the overall suicide rate in China has declined significantly At present, the suicide rate in rural areas is significantly higher than that in urban areas; the suicide rate of the elderly is the highest In recent years, the suicide rate of the elderly over 65 years old in urban areas has increased significantly, while in rural areas, the suicide rate of the elderly has increased dramatically since the age of 55 She said that suicide is affected by many factors, such as the social support system between people, social welfare system, suicide tools, the convenience of suicide environment, social, political and cultural factors At the individual level, mental disorders are the risk factors of suicide The most closely related mental disorders are depression, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, alcohol abuse and dependence, as well as personality disorders In addition, disease, marital status, specific occupation, negative life events, etc., may lead to increased risk of suicide When the words and actions of people around us show signs of suicide, what should we do? Li Xianyun said that at this time, we should not criticize and accuse him, but should give him full understanding and care to let him pour out his pain We should try our best to provide him with support and help, avoid his solitude, and eliminate the dangerous factors such as knives and drugs in his environment At the same time, we should seek professional psychological crisis intervention service and psychiatric outpatient service as soon as possible She said that the prevention and intervention of suicide requires the combination of daily and professional measures, and the efforts of relatives, friends, professionals and the public In case of difficulties and confusion, you can call the Beijing psychological assistance hotline 010-82951332.