Suicide Prevention in Muslim Countries: Current Status and Way Forward

Syeda Ayat E.Zainab Ali; S. M. Yasir Arafat; Mohsen Rezaeian; Murad M. Khan

doi:10.1007/978-981-97-2519-9_22

Suicide Prevention in Muslim Countries: Current Status and Way Forward

Syeda Ayat E.Zainab Ali
, S. M. Yasir Arafat
, Mohsen Rezaeian
, Murad M. Khan

Department of Psychiatry, Medical College, Pakistan

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Abstract

Religiousness has been associated with decreased risk of suicidal behavior though the mechanisms underlying these associations are not well characterized. Additionally, there is an extreme dearth of studies for suicide prevention in Muslim majority countries. In the current chapter, we discuss the context of Islam in suicide prevention, the current status, potential gaps, and the way forward in the prevention of suicide in Muslim countries. While further research in this area is required, this chapter highlights the strong Islamic injunction against suicide which may serve as a protective factor and preventative measure against suicidal behaviors. Islamic perspectives on suicide could be integrated into clinical practice and public health programs to improve outcomes related to suicide in Muslim countries.

Original language	English (UK)
Title of host publication	Suicidal Behavior in Muslim Majority Countries
Subtitle of host publication	Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Publisher	CRC Press
Pages	343-352
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819725199
ISBN (Print)	9789819725182
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-2519-9_22
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2024

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Keywords

Islam
Muslim countries
Suicidal behavior
Suicide
Suicide prevention

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