1.

2011 WHO Global School-Based Health Survey has shown that in the

Philippines, 16% of students between 13-15 years old have ever seriously

considered attempting suicide while 13% have actually attempted suicide

one or more times during the past year.

2. The incidence of suicide in males increased from 0.23 to 3.59 per 100,000

between 1984 and 2005 while rates rose from 0.12 to 1.09 per 100,000 in

females (Redaniel, Dalida and Gunnell, 2011). Intentional self-harm is the

9th leading cause of death among the 20-24 years old (DOH, 2003)
 Why there are people at

We somehow don't understand why youngsters between the ages of 13 to 15

ages 13-15 and 20-24

also 20 to 24 years old commit suicide since they appear to be having a good
time and are busy with playing or studying. We forget that at their age, they
commit suicide?
will witness many things in their lives, such as their mother and father
arguing, which can lead to a broken family, feeling pressured when it comes
to studying because their parents have high expectations for them, bullying,
their life situation compare to others, their first heartbreak and many other
things that we may be fortunate not to expereince.

They are exposed to these things at an early age and have no idea what

to do. They are blinded to the world's hatred because they are the ones

suffering it. As a solution, they might kill themselves, which is suicide.

They see it as an easy way out of that sort of life, one that they do not

want or deserve.
 If you will be luckily given a chance to

represent your city to prevent mental illness

So if I were given the opportunity to represent my city, Marikina, in a program that

in your city what will you recommend to

has an advocate on preventing mental illness to children aged 13-15 and to young

decrease incidence of suicide in your city

people 20-24 years old, I would do so in order to reduce the incidence of suicide

specially in the age group stated in the

that we mainly do not notice in people who suffer from it on their own.
scenario?
By representing my beloved city and expressing my concern for the people, I will

advocate for a 3 recommendations, the first of which is a program for the

children's families or those who have children. Spreading a lesson that learn not to

be selfish; it may be difficult for you to understand why your partner is struggling,

but remember that your children suffer more than you do. Before doing anything

else, consider your children.

Also, don't set unrealistic expectations for your children; they might not

be the type of child you expected them to be, and vice versa, but you're

both trying, so instead of pushing your child to the edge, try to support

and love them to who they are. Also, do not use your child as a

retirement plan, since you may have unrealistic expectations of what

they are capable of. They will suffer within and harm themselves

because they are sick of that way of life.

Second, advocacy to all that do not discriminate against or invalidate other

people's thoughts and opinions. You have the right to educate people, but

you do not have the right to insult them; you can educate them in such a

manner that you are also show that you are educated. Also, listen to and be

there for people who are experiencing problems. It may be a tiny thing for

you and you have a solution to it, but not everyone has, so always be there

for people you know who are suffering from something.

Lastly, I will make program for those who are lonely, hurt, or tired of life. I want
to organize a support group at church where people may share their life
concerns with their fellow church members, who will serve as life group leaders.
Which is a lifegroup leader that can share the word of God to soothe people and
make them experience God's love. Even if they are hesitant to communicate to
others, they will know that they can talk to God at any time and from any
location.I hope that some of my suggestions may assist to reduce the number of
suicides.