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The Role Of Guidance And Counselling In Suicide Prevention In Nigeria
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Statement of the problem
Recent events in Nigerian society regarding
different cases of youth suicide have drawn the attention of government
agencies, NGOs, international agencies and society in general to the
sad truth that young people no longer receive all the information they
need. Support they need emotionally. and especially psychologically.
Because
each individual is unique, there is no single reason for someone to
have suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide. Factors that may contribute
to having suicidal thoughts are:
A major life transition that is very upsetting or disappointing
A loss of an important relationship or the death of a loved one
Depression, anxiety or other serious emotional troubles
Feelings of hopelessness or despair
Low self-esteem or shame
Failure to live up to one's own or others' expectations
Extreme loneliness
News of a major medical illness
Severe physical or emotional pain
Alcohol or drug problems
Guidance
and Counselling amongst youths today can aid in the prevention of
suicide cases in Nigeria. It is believed that when we talk to people who
are depressed and give them all the adequate support then these cases
of suicide that is on the rise will gradually become a thing of the
past.
It is in the light of this that this study seeks to find out
the role of guidance and counseling in suicide prevention in Nigeria.
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