The economic crisis in Europe and North America led to more than 10,000 extra suicides, according to figures from UK researchers.
A study, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, showed “suicides have risen markedly“.
The research group said some deaths may have been avoidable as some countries showed no increase in suicide rate.
Campaign groups said the findings showed how important good mental health services were.
I – Word Understanding
markedly – very noticeable
mental health services – homecare or home-setting support or treatment for people with mental disorders(instead of psychiatric hospital)
II – Have Your Say
1. The Great Recession was a global economic decline in the late 2000’s, the effects of which is still having influence up to the present.
* Unemployment
* Decrease in travel / touristm
* Decrease in trade and industrial production
* Financial markets
2. The U.S and U.K are severely affected by the crisis. China, Japan and Australia are among the least
affected.
3. Suicide and suicidal thoughts are never normal responses to stress. But why do people commit suicide? Do you know some risk factors for suicide?
4. Can you recognize warning signs of suicide? Anybody who expresses suicidal thoughts or intentions should be taken very seriously. If so, what should you do?
