Suicide specialists claimed that suicides can be prevented. They resulted from despair and mental problems that are treatable. However, the number of people killing themselves still increase.

Nearly 100 individuals from the U.S. commit suicide every day. And take note, most of them do not do it on a holiday.

The Facebook management came up with a plan for this week which might reduce the suicide rate. The said plan is about connecting suicidal users to online counselors through hot line numbers. Here's how it works: A friend from Facebook needs to flag a troublesome shout out to begin the procedure.

A few mental health specialists aren't certain about the effectiveness of the process. Some of them are a bit concerned with privacy invasions.

While the Facebook plan spreads out, a question came up. The whole thought of helping suicidal persons developed a certain issue: How do you define a suicidal thought - and how should family members, relatives, and friends react (aside from making Facebook aware) when they found out one?

"Most people who are contemplating suicide show signs of distress before they take actions," said Paula Clayton, the medical director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Symptoms of distress include sorrow, restlessness, withdrawal, and obscurity thinking.

Clayton added that a person who is near to committing suicide would utter certain statements such as:

  • "It's hopeless."
  • "You'd be better off without me."
  • "I'm such a burden."
  • "I will never get over this."

When you hear any of those suicidal words, Clayton advised that you come out soft and supportive by saying "I am worried about you." Then explain to them why. If any of your friends or family members is planning for a suicide, be with them, she added.

Leaving them alone would tolerate their thought of killing themselves. It is best to take them to their physician or to a specialist. You may also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.