Authors
Roy Abraham Kallivayalil1
1Principal and Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Co-operative Medical College, Cochin- 683 503.
Abstract
Abstract: Suicide is a preventable event, although at times its occurrence is unpredictable. It is a tragedy that causes tremendous pain to patients and families. Suicidal behaviours include suicidal ideation, attempts and completed suicide. Suicide is a major public health problem of our times. It is one among the 10 leading causes of death.
Keywords: Suicide, Causes, Prevention, Strategies