‘Rise in Unemployment Triggers Suicide’

The pandemic process that developed with Covid 19 and its aftermath, health and economic problems experienced in Turkey and all over the world adversely affected the psychology of individuals.

The negative impact on the economy caused job loss and increased unemployment. . The increase in unemployment is among the most important factors that pave the way for the increase in depression, mood disorders and anxiety disorders. The individual, who cannot meet his basic needs and starts to live in isolation from the society, undoubtedly enters a negative period in terms of psychology. The inability of a person to be self-sufficient and to realize his goals often causes great destruction in his self. These destructions can cause suicide.

Significant increases were observed in suicides, especially for economic reasons, during the years of economic crises.

According to a study by the World Health Organization, every year 45,000 individuals around the world commit suicide due to unemployment.

According to this study, which focuses on the causes of suicides, it has been concluded that unemployment is an important determinant in the suicide of male individuals, especially with the economic crisis.

Suicide in Turkey; unemployment, loss of status and failure, economic factors such as financial difficulties, health problems such as illness, psychological factors such as family incompatibility, relationships, and educational failure.

The emotional factors that push men to commit suicide are; We observe that they have lost their expectations for the future, they are not enough to cope with feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, anger and negative emotions. Unfortunately, male individuals decide and prepare for this before they exhibit suicidal behavior.

Expressing their feelings and thoughts. Unfortunately, we witness the suicidal behavior of individuals who have difficulties, whose self-confidence is not developed enough, and individuals who have difficulty in managing their emotions and resolving the crisis.

It is necessary to learn to cope with many variables that develop in life, such as the economic crisis. In crisis situations experienced in this way, the priority in order to solve it without resorting to suicide is;

-To accept the fact that sharing feelings and thoughts is not a 'weakness'.

-To be strong all the time and to expect it from yourself. It is not a realistic belief,

-We should remind ourselves that it is necessary for a healthy person to have many positive/negative emotions.

-The feeling of loneliness brings with it helplessness and hopelessness. Choosing the right people who can support us is just as important.

-We should get support from our relatives and if we can't cope with these feelings, we should definitely get help from an expert.

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