Suicide and Self-Harm

Unfortunatelly, many mental illnesses carry with them a risk of suicide and self-harm. This can be especially distressing to you or your love ones.

Some of the signs that you or someone you know may be at risk of suicide include :

• Financial or legal problems
• Recent loss or change in circumstances (lost of a loved one, divorce, change in employment)
• Major depression
• Previous suicide attempts
• Increased use of alcohol or drugs

What to do if you feel you are at risk of suicide :

• Contact your psychiatrist as soon as possible
• Check into a hospital emergency room
• Seek help from loved ones
• In emergency call Melinda 2 Hospital 
• Removed all potential means of suicide wherever possible
• Have an action plan ready beforehand 

It is important to take suicidal thoughts and feelings seriously, and to get help as soon as possible. Suicidal thoughts and actions are not a personal weakness, but rather a symptom of depression or other mental illness.