A Sudden Rise In Suicide In Students In Pakistan

Abstract

Depression is the leading cause of mental and physical disability worldwide. Around 300 million people are currently living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. [1] Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) represents the classic condition in the group of depressive disorders, involving episodes of clear cut changes in affect, cognition and neurovegetative conditions and interepisode remission, occurring most of the day, every day for at least 2 weeks’ duration [2], affecting a person’s ability to function at work and at home. One of the symptoms of MDD is suicidal ideation. Many people die because of suicide every year and the number are large in teens and college students, risk factors for which include depression and other mental disorders and substance use. Most common technique used is the use of fire-arms in both sexes, males however are more successful.