Not a day goes by without the report of a shocking case of suicide or self-harm. Discussions about these cases among friends, colleagues, or relatives reveal two common responses: people who overly sympathize with it and those who are critical. I am more concerned about the mental health of the first group because they often see extreme self-harm as justifiable given the circumstances.
But what are these situations that people think as justifying a suicide? They are common scenarios in modern life, like insurmountable debt, a serious medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, job loss, or even the end of a relationship. Why do some people brush off such setbacks and move forward, while others see them as reasons to end their lives?
