Statement by Saadet Party Kayseri Provincial Chairman Erdal Altun on Economic Crisis and Suicide Data
Saadet Party Kayseri Provincial Chairman Erdal Altun drew attention to the social impacts of the economic crisis, announcing that the share of financial hardship in suicide causes has risen to 13.4%. Altun presented a four-point solution proposal against this situation, which threatens family order and mental health.
Saadet Party Kayseri Provincial Chairman Erdal Altun issued a written statement regarding the negative effects of the deepening economic crisis in Turkey on family structure, mental health, and individuals' hope for survival.
Erdal Altun stated that problems such as the difficulty of employees to make a living, retirees' inability to meet basic needs, and tradespeople being crushed under debt burdens have turned into a social crisis. Altun emphasized that the worsening of economic conditions is not just a financial problem, but also directly threatens mental health.
According to the data shared by Altun, the share of financial hardship among suicides with known causes reached 13.4% with an increase of 3.9 percentage points. Stating that an upward trend was observed especially among men in the 30-64 age range and young people in the 20-24 age group, Altun indicated that this situation points to a humanitarian crisis.
Listing solution proposals on behalf of the Saadet Party, Altun argued that a decent living income, psychosocial and financial support, accessible mental health services, and counseling mechanisms for young people should be implemented.
Sources
- kayserihaber.com · Link