Suicides in Continental Europe and North America is increasing due to recession

Depression due to economic recession can be overcome with the right policies.

Suicides in Continental Europe and North America is increasing due to recession


The economic crisis in the continent of Europe and North America has triggered more than 10 thousand cases of suicide, according to research by British scientists.

One study, reported by the British Journal of Psychiatry, showed "suicides jumped dramatically".

The study by the University of Oxford and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine by analyzing data from the 24 countries of the European Union, United States, and Canada.

Based on the data, suicides slump in Europe in 2007. However, in 2009, there was an increase of 6.5% of cases. The percentage was stable until 2011.

If that trend continues, the suicides will reach more than 7,950 times.
In the U.S., the number of people who commit suicide have risen before the economic crisis. However, the crisis has led to more drastic suicide rate of up to 4,750 cases.

Beth Murphy, a representative from the mental health charity Mind English or, admitted his side constantly receive complaints from people about the impact of the economic crisis on their psyche.
"The recession may trigger depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. For some people, these factors (economic) becomes very difficult to overcome that suicide may be the only option. "
Government policy

Dr. Aaron Reeves, one of the researchers from the University of Oxford, said: "The crucial question for policy and practice of psychiatry is whether the increase in suicides inevitable?"

Reeves emphasized the economic recession is making suicides increased. "Yet, surprisingly, this is not the case in all countries. Austria, Sweden, and Finland were able to avoid it. "

Recipe of the three countries, further Reeves, is investing in schemes that help people to return to work, such as training allowances and subsidies.

"There will always be hard choices in a recession. But, I think, one of the functions of government is to provide support and protection for the vulnerable communities. The service will help people affected by the harsh economic crisis, "said Reeves. BBC

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