Prof David David
---------------------
Suicide is a widespread occurrence that has serious repercussions for the
dying individual, their family, the community, and society as a whole. Nearly a
million people commit suicide each year, and 80% of suicides worldwide occur in
low- and middle-income nations, despite being avoidable. With a suicide rate of
17.3 per 100,000 people, Nigeria, a country with a population of over 200
million, is among the world's epicenters of suicide. This rate is greater than
the estimates for the entire globe (10.5 per 100,000 people) and Africa (12.0
per 100,000 people). Global statistics show that the number of suicides in the
nation has increased since 2012.
Furthermore, Nigeria has been
reporting the greatest number of cases of depression in Africa at the moment.
Due to the sensitive nature of the topic and the lack of a vital statistics
system, suicide is glaringly underreported and under documented in Nigeria, as
it is in many other developing nations.
The taboo and cultural and
religious beliefs surrounding suicide in Nigeria also obscure the lack of
statistics. Suicide deaths are typically stigmatized and denied social
possibilities because they are thought to be wicked, forbidden, and the result
of demonic forces.
Individuals would rather conceal
the cause of death, classifying suicides as murders or accidents. A large
number of the documented cases rely on police and hospital records, both of
which may have been skewed by the grieving and are therefore not exhaustive.
Section 327 of Nigeria's Criminal Code states that suicide is still illegal
yet, suicide is still not widely discussed in our society. Suicide and other
mental health disorders have not received enough attention, despite an increase
in suicide instances among all socioeconomic classes and age groups in the
nation, including working-class citizens, university students, and the elderly
and young.
For this reason, GYMHA Australia and NBR Nigeria are working together at
the 2023 world-class Online Stress Management Revolutions Summit to put an end
to suicide and other mental health tragedies. More than sixty speakers and panelists,
including well-known neurologists, psychologists, humanitarians, and political
figures, will be present at the summit. In addition to interesting activities,
virtual exhibition displays, and more, you'll get access to over 100 on-demand
webinars.
The main goals of the summit are to introduce attendees to stress
and its causes, teach them how to manage stress while leading healthy lives, and offer networking opportunities with professionals in stress management. Our goal is to remove all forms of stigma and discrimination from
people, especially those who are dealing with severe mental
health concerns, like Suicide.
This event is especially designed for you if you have any concerns about suicide or managing any mental health challenges like
stress, anger, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, body dysmorphic
disorder (BDD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression,
dissociation/dissociative disorders, eating problems,
etc. Mental health factors like stress, substance abuse, severe depression,
grief, and so on are factors that greatly contribute to suicide.
Join us for the world-class
Online Stress Management Revolutions Summit & Global Icon Awards 2023,
hosted by GYMHA, an Australian-based registered Health Promotion Charity. Don't
pass up this chance to enhance both your physical and emotional well-being and
acquire a clear road map for identifying and avoiding stress. It's critical to
comprehend the effects of stress on your body and acquire practical coping
mechanisms in these trying occasions.
This free online event, organized
by Global Youth Mental Health Awareness (GYMHA) Incorporated in collaboration
with esteemed organizations such as the Nigerian Books of Record and the Global
Goodwill Ambassador Foundation USA, is a must-attend. And the best part? It's
free, thanks to our generous donors and sponsors.
There will be quiz contests
during the summit where you can enter to win cash prizes up to $200. But act
quickly—space is limited! Register now at https://gymha.org/stress-management-revolutions-summit-awards-2023
Dates: December 8, 9 (Fri, Sat), 2023. Times: 3-4 hours each day, 7pm
Melbourne, 8am GMT
Come celebrate with us on
December 8th and 9th as we honour the accomplishments of people and
organizations who have broken records worldwide in their respective industries.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to improve your well-being and
learn valuable stress management techniques. Anticipating
your presence there!
For more details, partnership,
sponsorship, and guest speaker profiles, visit the summit website https://gymha.org/stress-management-revolutions-summit-awards-2023
or email us at jude@gymha.org.
Naira Exchange Rate
Posts
COMMENTS