A mental health strategy led by intersectoral and psychosocial support was implemented by the Cesar Governoratefor the benefit of the entire department, with the purpose of avoiding suicides, due to the high numbers of self-elimination attempts that have occurred mainly in the young population.
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According to the report of the SIVIGILAin Cesar the behavior of suicidal behavior in the last four years went from 551 cases of attempts reported in 2020 to 620 cases in 2023, representing an increase of 12.52%; and so far in 2024 there are 30 suicide cases and 326 cases of attempts, of which 130 are young people between 15 and 24 years old, relating relationship problems as triggering factors and suicidal ideas and mental disorders such as depression as risk factors.
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For this strategy it is important that all citizens know it and become ‘Guardians of Life‘, to be a first responder to ensure the well-being of communityfamily, friends and companionswho is willing to provide support, listen, guide and accompany you in any emotional crisis situation that puts you at risk. risk the mental health of people.
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For this, a process of training offered free of charge by the departmental administration, including topics to be addressed in the risk identificationpsychological first aid, mental health rights and care routes, with the mission of providing support and guidance in your community and environment. Registration must be done through the following link or by scanning the QR code.
The governor of Cesar was present at the launch of the strategy, Elvia Milena Sanjuánwho maintained, “We need to go out to protect life with the same enthusiasm that we go out to build a road; This strategy is as important as building a kilometer of urban pavement and must be replicated throughout the department. That is why we have the responsibility to provide the possible tools to carry out the dreams and purposes of all cesarensestell them that they are not alone.”
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They also attended community leadersas in the case of Armando Rincones, leader of commune two of Valledupar, it is important construction of this network to save lives, since we social leaders can be multipliers of it, in the eight communes of Valledupar and its townships.”
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