This paper examined the issue of suicide ideation among Nigerian youths. Suicide ideation is an understudied risk factor for suicidal intent. The paper looked at meaning, types, causes and reasons of suicide, suicide ideation and it implication for counselling. It was recommended among others that government should establish industries to create job that can absorb more idle youths and jobless graduates since it seems that the vocational trainings are not yielding results and so on.
Counselling against suicide ideation among Nigerian youths is very apt in this present era of economic challenges. The issue of suicide has become an epidemic world all over to the detriment of peaceful existence. This may be pointing to the fact that people are no longer happy about themselves and their environment. Cases of suicide are frightening in nature and cannot be wished to any human being. Nations are fighting to curb the menace and instill the culture of understanding among its citizens on challenges perceived as the major causes of suicide.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Meaning of Suicide
- Types of Suicide
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper delves into the concerning issue of suicide ideation among Nigerian youths, exploring its meaning, types, causes, and implications for counseling. It aims to raise awareness and provide recommendations for addressing this critical public health problem.
- The prevalence and seriousness of suicide ideation among Nigerian youths
- The impact of economic challenges and societal factors on suicide ideation
- The significance of counseling and intervention strategies in mitigating suicide risk
- The importance of government initiatives and public awareness campaigns
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: This section introduces the topic of suicide ideation among Nigerian youths, highlighting its significance and understudied nature. It emphasizes the need for counseling interventions to address this critical issue.
- Introduction: This chapter establishes the context for the paper, emphasizing the prevalence of suicide in the present era, particularly in Nigeria. It discusses various forms of suicide and highlights the global impact of this tragedy. Statistical data and research findings are presented to illustrate the scope and severity of the problem.
- Meaning of Suicide: This section delves into the definition and understanding of suicide. It explores the intentional and conscious nature of self-inflicted death, emphasizing the role of individual factors and societal pressures. The chapter also touches upon the rising rates of suicide among youths and the emerging phenomenon of "cyber-suicide."
- Types of Suicide: This chapter examines different forms of suicide from a societal perspective. It presents a framework for understanding the various motivations and contexts surrounding suicide behavior, drawing on existing research and sociological insights.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this paper include suicide ideation, counselling, Nigerian youths, economic challenges, societal factors, public health, intervention strategies, government initiatives, and prevention campaigns.
- Quote paper
- Erhunse Confidence (Author), 2019, Counselling against suicide ideation among nigerian youths, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/511390
