The suicide of adolescents and young adults in Brazil: Children of death stepchildren of life

Abstract

The attempted and consummated suicide among adolescents and young adults in Brazil has increased alarmingly. The aim of this study is to carry out a study of internal and external factors, which can be true triggers or stimuli in decision-making that trigger suicidal thinking, leading these individuals to attempt against themselves with the intention of getting rid of discomfort and suffering. Study carried out over the period from 2000 to 2018, carried out through bibliographic research, readings on academic Google, current books, Ministry of Health Manuals, in scientific articles, specific websites and complete texts, aiming to search in the literature the understanding of the reasons that make that this group of teenagers and young adults decide to end their own lives. The number of suicide deaths per 100,000 inhabitants grew by about 15% between 2013 and 2017, according to data from the Ministry of Health's Datasus. In 2013, the suicide death rate was 5.23 per 100,000 inhabitants and , four years later, in 2017, of 6.01. The main cause of suicide in Brazil is linked to alcoholism, drugs, sexuality, schizophrenia, depression, Burnout syndrome, stress and anxiety. Extracurricular activities are proposed in schools, youth centers, communities, where talks, debates or competitions are held, mediated by teachers or health professionals prepared to listen and instigate students' manifestations, what they have to say about the theme or yourself, your pains and if necessary, refer for follow-up with health professionals for prevention.