Manipur, July 2 -- Would it not remain a mystery unknown to the world? Or until unless we can talk to the dead would anyone truly know why? Why do people choose to die?

Suicide is a global phenomenon. According to the World Health Organisation data, close to 800,000 people die of suicide every year, this is one person in every forty seconds. This means that by the time you finish reading this article over ten people will have already died of suicide. In the year 2016, suicide accounted for 1.4 per cent of all deaths worldwide, making it the 18th leading cause of death.

Why people choose to die

When people are going through an acutely difficult time, some are naturally convinced to believe that dying will end the pain. So, basically, it...