Ref to [email protected] message on suicides of 3rd July. It is very important that parents, friends, colleagues notice pre-suicidal signs like depression, drug overdosing, mood swings and low self-esteem etc. We desperately needs cells where those contemplating this drastic step can talk and ease their minds of whatever problem they are facing and understand that it is not the end of the world. We also need to lay strong emphasis on mental health. In India anybody going to a psychiatrist is considered mad.
Suicide is a permanent end to a temporary problem. For young people, I strongly say that the end of a relationship or a failure in an exam is not the end of the world. At the time of taking such a step, everyone feels desperate. Statistics show that one out of six persons has contemplated suicide at some time of their life. Of late we find that suicide is glamorized. This is very dangerous and irresponsible on the part of the media. The newspapers these days are full of the Viveka Babajee story. This glamorization should not form a precedent for potential victims contemplating suicide.. The world is a beautiful place and God has made each of us with special care to adorn it. Each of us should have our self-esteem and know our self-worth and never let anyone else undermine us or make us victims of their own selfish motives. Bernice Pereira
