Singer Coco Lee reportedly committed suicide and passed away! Why are there more and more "hidden grievers"? Be alert if relatives and friends show "3 signs"
Chinese pop music queen Coco Lee (CoCo) was shocked to pass away at the age of 48; her second sister Li Silin also confirmed the sad news on the evening of Wednesday (5th). As soon as the news came out, many artists and fans were reluctant to leave. In fact, Coco Lee, who usually seems optimistic and full of energy, suffered from depression a few years ago. Earlier this year, she underwent surgery due to a born leg defect. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among Taiwanese. How to provide correct assistance and handling when people around you send out signs or messages of suicide is an important knowledge that Taiwanese people must strengthen.
What is the connection between depression and suicidal behavior? Which ethnic groups are more likely to commit suicide?
What is the connection between depression and suicidal behavior? Who is more likely to engage in suicidal behavior? According to the “Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare Suicide Prevention and Treatment Series Manual”, in fact, not all people suffering from mental illness have suicidal ideation, but the occurrence of the disease is indeed one of the high risk factors for suicide. Approximately 84-100% of suicide death cases have received medical treatment and psychiatric diagnosis before death. The causes are mostly related to depression, drug abuse, alcoholism, schizophrenia, etc.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health education article stating that the cause of depression has not been determined and may be caused by genetics, biological reactions, environmental and psychological factors. There are at least 6 types of events in the living environment that may increase the risk of depression. People should pay more attention to whether their relatives and friends have the following physical and mental conditions or are in similar situations:
A direct blood relative has suffered from depression.
Experiencing a traumatic or stressful event, such as physical or sexual abuse, death of a relative or friend, or financial problems.
Experiencing major life changes, such as original plans being interrupted and interfered with by various factors.
Suffering from various medical conditions such as cancer, stroke, or chronic pain.
Take certain medications. If you have any doubts about whether a drug causes depression, you should consult your doctor for clarification.
Use of alcohol or addictive substances.
However, it is not only depression or mental illness (such as depression, alcohol addiction, personality disorders, etc.), but also physical diseases (such as chronic diseases, body pain, AIDS, etc.), people who have attempted suicide, and family members with a history of suicide, alcohol addiction, or mental illness. , or those who have experienced divorce, widowhood, singles, even unemployed retirees or those who experienced grief in childhood may be high-risk groups for committing suicide.
Why are modern people prone to “hidden sadness”? Suicidal behavior often occurs “in the moment of thought”
Even though there are traces of specific suicidal behavior, most suicides often decide to commit suicide “in a moment of thought”. According to public information from the Harvard School of Public Health, a random interview with suicide survivors showed the following statistical results:
24% of subjects experienced suicidal thoughts in less than 5 minutes.
24% of subjects experienced suicidal thoughts within 5-19 minutes.
23% of subjects experienced suicidal thoughts within 20 minutes to 1 hour.
16% of subjects experienced suicidal thoughts within 2-8 hours.
13% of subjects experienced suicidal thoughts for more than 1 day.
According to the Harvard School of Public Health, most of the suicide survivors interviewed took action within 24 hours after a specific incident occurred. The triggers included disputes with family members, financial factors, interpersonal relationships, etc. About 75% of suicide incidents occurred in their own homes. occur. This means that suicidal behavior may occur very quickly and unpredictably, and the underlying causes are related to multiple difficulties such as social events, financial status, and interpersonal relationships.
Dr. Li Zhengda, director of the Community Rehabilitation Psychiatry Department of the Taipei Veterans General Hospital, also explained that we often hear elders saying to younger generations: “You are so happy in this generation. You have everything you want?” Under this concept, modern people’s The “happiness index” should be off the charts. But the real result is that modern people are under increasing pressure. Problems in their original family, competition in the workplace, social media comments, and even interpersonal interactions and sexual orientation problems may affect the quality of life. “‘Looks like happiness, but it’s “Suffering” is probably the most appropriate word to describe modern people.”
How to help patients get out of depression? Be alert if your relatives and friends show “3 signs”!
As for how people can help relatives, friends or family members who have suicidal tendencies to avoid regrets from happening? Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Department of Mental Health stated that if relatives and friends show the following signs: “abnormal emotional reactions”, intentionally or unintentionally revealing suicidal thoughts, or expressing extreme emotions (such as excessive cheerfulness or sadness); “clear suicide plans”, For example, behaviors such as purchasing unusual items (pesticides, charcoal) or writing suicide notes; and suddenly entrusting important things, such as entrusting one’s close relatives, pets or property to others for care or storage, you should be more vigilant.
If the above incident happens to relatives and friends around you, Professor Wu Jiayi, chairman of the Taiwan Depression Prevention and Treatment Association and professor of the Department of Nursing at National Taiwan University, calls for three major principles to be followed at this time:
correctly understand the symptoms of depression.
empathize with the patient’s suffering from depression and “listen more and talk less.”
continuous companionship and care and timely connection with medical treatment.
Once you find that your relatives or friends around you have a different emotional state, or have recently taken psychotropic drugs, call on your relatives and friends to try their best to provide care and support. The Department of Mental Health of the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare also reminds that when an individual’s depression reaches a certain level and presents an obvious sense of helplessness and despair, suicidal behavior is most likely to occur. It is urged that once you discover any mental illness, you must not hide the illness and seek medical treatment, and seek the assistance of a psychiatrist or counseling psychologist in a timely manner, which can help improve your physical and mental condition and reduce the occurrence of desperate thoughts and suicidal behavior.
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