Suicide Rates on the Rise in Northwest Syria
The Syria Response Coordinators team has reported a concerning increase in suicide cases in Northwest Syria since the beginning of 2024. A total of 43 cases, including 19 failed attempts, have been recorded, with women being the most affected demographic due to a lack of support to help them cope with their difficulties.
The team has called on humanitarian organizations to provide assistance to civilians and displaced individuals to meet their basic needs in light of rising prices and threats to cut off aid. They also emphasized the importance of creating job opportunities to combat unemployment in the region.
To address the mental health aspect of the issue, the team recommended expanding psychiatric services and establishing hotlines for reporting potential cases promptly. Additionally, they suggested increasing clinics for treating drug addiction and cooperating with authorities to report drug dealers.
The rise in suicide cases is attributed to ongoing displacements, financial hardships, and anxiety about losing income sources or facing further displacement due to threats from Syrian regime forces and Russia.
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