Суицид среди молодежи как социальная проблема в современной России

Abstract

The paper focuses on the problem of suicide as an important societal problem primarily determined by social factors. The problem is uncovered with help of statistical data collected globally, in whole Russia and in its separate regions. The paper provides in-formation on existing forms of work with manifesta-tions of the problem of suicide including its mani-festations among youth. The multiagency character of suicidological service for the public is empha-sized. The weaknesses of suicide prevention system in Russia are identified. It is concluded that it is nec-essary to further develop social programs and ways for prevention of the problem of suicide. Accord-ing to the authors, the main directions of preventive measures should be early detection of suicidal risk groups, prevention of alcohol and drug abuse among population, organization of a complete set of suicidologic service offices in each region of the country. Informational availability of preventive sui-cidal aid is named the crucial condition for effective response to the problem.