ISTU103 Main Assigmnet survey
Breaking the Silence: Exploring Causes and Preventive Measures for Youth Suicide in Namibia
1.
What is your age?
18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 to 74
75 or older
2.
Have you, or someone close to you, expercienced suicidal thoughts in the past year?
Yes
No
Prefer not say
3.
Which of the following factors do you believe most contribute to youth suicide?
Unemployment
Mental health issues (eg, depression, anxiety)
Family conflicts
Bulying or Harassment
Social media pressure
Substance abuse
lack of acces to support services
4.
Do you believe discussing mental health openly reduce the stigma around it and lower suicide rates?
Yes
No
Not sure
5.
How frequently do you think suicide prevention measures are discussed in schools or communities?
Always
Occasionally
Often
Almost never
6.
If you could suggest one key action to support youth mental health, what would it be?
7.
How has social media affected young people's mental health?
8.
What's one resource or service you think would help reduce youth suicides?
9.
What is one societal change that could help lower suicide rates?
10.
In one word, how can families best support young people's mental health?