Exploring the Utility of Homoeopathic Remedies in Suicidal Ideation among the Adolescents

Dr. R. Kanimozhi, Dr. J. A. Arul Jenifar, Dr. I. Keerthana Sree, Dr. R. Richard Franklin

Abstract: Suicidal Ideation (SI) is also called as Suicidal thoughts or Ideas to commit suicide. Suicidal Ideation "is when you think about killing of yourself". Now a days suicide is becoming a more common cause of death in adolescent throughout the world. There are some certain conditions which leads to the suicidal ideas, which includes mental health conditions, post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, severe pain, heavy mental stress, a family history of suicide, illegal drug use, sexual abuse and hearing news about suicidal deaths. Homoeopathy is a system of medicine based on the holistic approach and the treatment is provided by considering person as a whole (ie) physical, mental, social, biological & psychological well being. Homoeopathic system treats the patient not the disease. The aim of this article is to "explore the utility of homoeopathic remedies in suicidal thoughts" and the objective is to "Create awareness among adolescents about the consequences of suicidal ideation".

Keywords: Adolescents, Homoeopathic remedies, Kent & Phatak repertory, Suicidal Ideation

How to Cite?: Dr. R. Kanimozhi, Dr. J. A. Arul Jenifar, Dr. I. Keerthana Sree, Dr. R. Richard Franklin, "Exploring the Utility of Homoeopathic Remedies in Suicidal Ideation among the Adolescents", Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 812-816, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR231010142612, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR231010142612