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behaviour in the face of adversity,Lack of prior knowledge of the potential
disadvantages of suicide for themselves and their family (Premarathna, 2019).All of

the above are things that motivate a person to commit suicide, and being aware of it
can help prevent such deaths in society.

Suicide Warning Signs.

 Frequently speaking of the good of death
 Loss of interest
 Neglected appearance
 They will be able to distribute their goods and money to others.
 Writes something about death. For example, it may contain verse, letters, poetry,
isolation, grief, hopelessness and accusations.
 Self-harm: Examples,to cut off the hand.
 Engaged in risky behaviours.
 Funeral arrangement.
 Always trying to be lonely.

Often the person who is contemplating or trying to commit suicide first tries to
distance himself from the things he loves or dislikes, distribute them to others, and

pretend to like them. Often, such a person has hopelessness. For example: I don't have
much hope for the future. I don't want to live. In addition, young people often find
themselves harmed when their own relationships are broken or disturbed. Also,

middle-aged people make frequent expressions of last will, solitude and death, and
quotes about isolation in life. In this way, many hints are made by a person who is

contemplating or attempting suicide, and it is important to pay close attention to these
actions.

5¡ Suicide Rate in the World and in Sri Lanka

That is, in some cases this increase in suicides and in some cases decreases. However,
the WHO reports: Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year, which is

one person every 40 seconds. Suicide is a global phenomenon and occurs throughout
the lifespan. Effective and evidence-based interventions can be implemented at
population, sub-population and individual levels to prevent suicide and suicide

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