Lifeline advises four parts to deal with suicidal thoughts from relatives and friends and calls to keep calm: there must be a way

The High Court heard a case of aiding and abetting suicide today (27th), involving a family of three who were in financial distress and decided to die together.

Wu Zhikun, executive director of Lifeline, pointed out that if relatives or friends raise suicidal thoughts, they should first keep calm and listen to their feelings; even if relatives and friends recover a little later, they should continue to accompany them.

If they are unable to enlighten their emotions, they should seek help from suicide prevention services.

As for the debt problem, Wu Zhikun pointed out that he can seek professional assistance, such as debt restructuring or bankruptcy, emphasizing that "there must be a solution (solution), and it will work if you look at it."

For example, he pointed out that in one case, after being unemployed, he still "pretends to go back to work" and borrows money to support his family, but he has not been able to find a job for a long time and "felt a dead end."

With the assistance of the agency social worker, the case confessed the situation to the family and underwent debt restructuring, which was eventually able to tide over the difficulties.

▼On August 26, Lifeline analyzed the preliminary numbers of suicide cases in the Coroner's Court in 2021▼

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The 43-year-old male defendant has been in debt for many years due to excessive spending and gambling. His elderly parents have been helping him, not to mention selling his house and borrowing money from others.

The defendant stated that his parents proposed suicide because of unbearable pressure, and the three finally decided to die together, but at the moment of suicide, he gave up the idea of ​​suicide.

A family of three in financial distress decides to die together, the son says his father is about to jump off the building and persuade him to stay in prison for 5 and a half years

What should I do if my relatives or friends propose suicide?

Wu Zhikun, executive director of Lifeline, pointed out that citizens can deal with it according to the four steps"

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When you first hear that your relatives or friends are thinking about suicide, keep calm: "You must understand that this is all because of an emotional state."

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To listen to the thoughts of those who want to commit suicide, give space for relatives and friends to express their feelings.

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Even if your relatives and friends calm down a little later, they should continue to accompany them.

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If citizens are unable to enlighten, they should seek help from relevant agencies.

Wu Zhikun, Executive Director of Lifeline.

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Wu Zhikun also emphasized that suicidal thoughts are difficult to solve in a few words, and it is also a heavy burden for the listener. If the public cannot enlighten, they should seek help from relevant agencies.

Debt problems can apply for debt restructuring and bankruptcy, etc.

As for the debt problem, Wu Zhikun pointed out that there are many ways to solve it, including debt restructuring and bankruptcy. If necessary, you can obtain information from professionals.

He also said that there was a case in which the company was in financial difficulties and was worried that it would affect subordinates.

Wu emphasized that the most important thing is to face the problem: "Let's figure out the way out and figure out the method together.

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