Behind the reasons and increasing tendency of suicide on university students of Bangladesh

Abstract

Suicide has become a serious public health concern in Bangladesh. The rate of suicide is increasing day by day throughout the country. It is the common problems in our society; specifically, the rate of suicide is increasing among university students. In the last 6 months, 2018-Four students of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University – were committed to suicide. There are many reasons behind suicidal actions. Depression and other mental disorders are the most significant causes of their suicidal cases. Most university students are living outside of their home for higher education. Leaving home and living away from home, they are not always adjusted to a new social environment, financial difficulties, academic pressure, friends, teachers, classmates and so on that render the period of university education as a stressful time for the students(Peterson & Vaillant, 1988). These sources of stress drive away to the University students into Suicide (Cheng, Kwok, Zhu, Guan, & Y, 2015). Eisenberg (2007) reported that the general prevalence of depression and anxiety is 16% among undergraduate students and 13% among graduate students. The consequences of depression are significant. It may also lead to increased risk of self-injury, attempting or committing suicide and other risky behaviours. As like as the problem psychological distress (mental disorders, drug misuse, cultural problems, social disorders, family breakdown), unemployment, poverty, homelessness, physical difficulties, and discrimination may trigger suicidal behaviour. A previous history of suicide attempts is the most accurate predictor of completed suicide.