I have just read a paper on how a new age phenomenon that is
wildly un-reported effects a large number of school children around the world.
Suicide is never a nice subject to discuss, it can be considered quite taboo in
the sense that there are a large number of the population that believe it to be
out of weakness. I myself do not adopt these views, though suicide may seem
like an "easy way out" it is hard to understand the pain someone must
have been going through in order to even consider such a
traumatic ordeal. I do not see it as a weakness but a way of escaping a
crushing dysphoric state, the mental anguish involved can be so crippling that recovery
sounds like an unrealistic alternative.
I find it troubling that there are school children out there
who feel like suicide is a better alternative than to face the current
educational system. Whether this is because of bullying or dealing with
academic pressure, there should be more efficient ways of identifying the
symptoms of suicidal tendencies. SAD (Seasonal affective disorder) could in
some cases play a part, those that suffer from SAD could find seasonal change
and the pressure of returning to school too much to bare. All of these things
including the pressure of social acceptance and the strain parents put on their
kids to do well, it’s understandable how some children are pushed to the
edge.
I feel that all teachers in any academic establishment
should be taught how to identify potential risks of suicide among their
classes, Universities not so much as many offer very good mental health care
for those who need it, but schools I think underestimate the serious effect
education can have and its ability to chip away at ones mental integrity. I
really do hope that more will be done about this problem so that children can
get the help they need.
If you would like to read more on this topic then follow
this link to a paper done my Carla Clark, PhD:
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