Children 10-12 years old have become more likely to commit suicide in Ukraine. How to understand that a child is on the verge of suicide? Where to call for help? We publish numbers of hot lines and helplines
“If earlier attempts to commit suicide were observed in a teenager of 14-18 years old, now there are cases when children do it 10-12 years old, "says Elena Anoprienko, head of the Center for Medical, Psychological, Social and Rehabilitation Aid to Children. Okhmatdet.
According to the expert, one of the reasons for this situation is the availability of psychoactive substances for adolescents. It is not difficult for them to buy alcohol or order psychoactive substances on the Internet.
How to tell if a child has suicidal thoughts
The Center for Public Health told how to understand that a child is contemplating suicide. This is evidenced by the following actions.
- The child begins to raise the topic of death and suicide, talking about the fact that he will not be around soon.
- He begins to distribute his things to friends and acquaintances.
- Tries to complete unfinished business.
- He asks for forgiveness from loved ones.
- It closes in itself, moves away from parents and friends. He tries to spend the maximum time alone with himself.
- Begins to sleep less or more, abandons school, refuses to go to earlier favorite activities.
Where to go for help: hotline and helpline numbers
In Ukraine, there are free trust services in which specialists work. They will be able to provide professional assistance.
- National Line for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support Lifeline - 7333
- National Children's Hotline 116111
- Service "Helpline" of the Civil Society "Man in Need" 0800 210 160.
- Kiev city center for psychological and psychiatric care in a state of mental crises - 044 456 17 02, 044 456 17 25.
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