Experts cite depression in rise of Tanzania suicide cases

Experts say, depression is the most common factor that leads to the decision to commit suicide. Photo | File

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Many factors are said to lead to a decision to commit suicide. Psychologists say it usually is an act made during a storm of strong emotions and life stresses rather than after careful consideration. Severe depression is the most common factor. It happens when a person is feeling so much emotional pain that they see death as the only way to relieve that pain.