We recently organized the Digital Depression Clinic to raise awareness and education about Suicide which was also backed by some Popular Online influencers such as Ogbeni Dipo, Omojuwa, Pamilerin and more. They also shared their opinions and support for the cause of mental health awareness. Just in case you missed the program, we have compiled some very useful points raised by our anchors of the program, Dr Ralph Emeka and Dr Toluse Francis for you from the programme.
Depression and mental health is the real cause of suicide and not the consuptionsuption of pesticides. Restrictions of Dichlorvos is not an effective solution to suicide.Avoid making a depressed person feel they are lazy, or they should be able to snap out of it, or they are weak. Such attitudes damage their desire to seek help.
When trying to talk to someone who is depressed do not share your own story unless it has a positive end that can instil hope and strengthen them. Otherwise, you worsen their despair and they might not let you know.