Suicide Is A Major Issue Today s Modern Society - 1283 Words

Suicide is a major issue in today’s modern society. Many problems, such as depression, trauma, issues from childhood, drug/alcohol abuse, or other mental illnesses can cause people to commit suicide. Suicide is a mostly treatable issue, with therapy and medication, but many people still die from it each year. On average, 3000 people commit suicide each day, which results in almost one million people dying of it per year. Psychology is a broad science that studies the human mind, mental states and processes. Although suicide is not housed in one specific part of the brain, it relates to psychology because of depression and how in many cases, depression leads to suicide. The leading cause of suicide is depression, especially when it is†¦show more content†¦Major traumas that could occur in childhood that can scar a person are: sexual/physical/psychological abuse, death of a family member/friend, accidents, or dangerous lifestyles; such as substance abuse; of a person close to the child. These tragedies can stay embedded in a child’s mind and affect them majorly later in life. People who abuse alcohol or drugs are six times more likely to commit suicide compared to those who do not abuse substances. Suicide can be accidental, as people can easily overdose without knowledge of doing so. Or, the overdose could be intentional. Many suicidal substance abusers tend to have emotional/behavioral problems that greatly affect their actions. They also have risks of depression and suicide directly stemmed from drug or alcohol abuse. Certain drugs that have been found to be directly linked to suicide are: sedative-hypnotic medications, cocaine, and other opioids. For alcohol abusers, during periods of notably high alcohol consumption, they are more at risk to attempt suicide and succeed than with lower alcohol intake. Mental issues other than depression can also trigger suicide. Mental illnesses account for ninety percent of suicides. Some conside rable mental illnesses that can cause someone to commit suicide are bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Bipolar disorder is usually defined by cycles