Abstract
Role of Gatekeepers in Suicide Prevention During COVID-19 Pandemic
Highlights
Suicide is defined as death caused by injuring or harming oneself with intent to die and a suicide attempt is an injury or harm caused to self with intent to die but has not resulted in death [1]
Good social support are protective against suicide while lack of occupation, financial issues, ill health, poor social support are risk factors of suicide
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic is a possible suicide and suicidal behavior increase that is being neglected at community level
Summary
Suicide is defined as death caused by injuring or harming oneself with intent to die and a suicide attempt is an injury or harm caused to self with intent to die but has not resulted in death [1]. Suicide and self-harm behavior are influenced by multiple psychological, social and illness aspects and reflects the severity of the mental health crisis and illness in a given community. COVID-19 infection has impacted the psychological, social and physical health globally and self-harm and suicide behavior as well.
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