We sent out the survey to our friends and families, and we also posted it on our social media account to let people fill in the survey. 

Suicide is becoming increasingly popular in today’s society, its detriment unbiased towards age or gender. It is clear through the analysis of this Suicide Questionnaire, that there is a general understanding of what suicide means within our society. Suicide in its etymological form means “to intentionally end one’s own life”. A majority of the respondents of this questionnaire similarly believe that suicide means, self-harm, the self-implication of death on oneself, and a method of escape from seemingly unescapable circumstances or overwhelming stress. Understanding suicide however, is inadequate as a prevention method, with the more viable method being expressing one’s frustrations. When asked about how comfortable one is when talking about suicide topics in normal conversations, a majority of the respondents show a high degree of ease. However, the responses showing a low degree of ease should not be ignored, as they prove that there are still underlying uneasiness and discomfort approaching the topic of suicide in our society. When asked about their awareness on the suicide issues in Malaysia, respondents show varying results, with a majority confirming their awareness, and another being unsure of the issue. Affirming the fact that the suicide issues in Malaysia are not being effectively broadcasted, with a majority of respondents made aware of this topic by social media networks (Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc). However, when asked about whether or not the topic of suicide be touched with depth, all sixty-three respondents answers ‘yes’, stating and affirming the fact that suicide is a huge problem in todays society, impacting not only the victims of it, but also the families and surrounding communities. An extremely important point to note in this questionnaire is the amount of respondents answering ‘yes’ when asked if they had previously attempted suicide or self-harming behaviors, a great fourteen people. When compared statistically, these fourteen people are only 22.2% of the total sixty-three respondents. However, the seemingly “small” number should not be mistaken as a positive as these fourteen lives are greatly and equally important.

  Fourty-nine of the respondents who have answered ‘no’ to having attempting suicide or self-harming behaviors were asked if it is possible to prevent suicide. A majority responded ‘yes’, that suicide prevention is possible through understanding warning signs and creating an environment that dissuades suicidal tendencies. A small part of the respondents stated ‘no’, that it is not possible to prevent suicide because the individual might be recessive and hide their problems from others, and that the decision of suicide falls onto each individual. When asked if they had previously considered self harm or suicide, a stark majority responded ‘no’, with a small minority responding ‘yes’, but when asked if they wished for a permanent escape from life, respondents responded with an unsure yes. When asked if they noticed suicidal signs amongst family and friends, respondents responded with a mix of ‘yes’ and ‘no’. When asked what they did when attacked by thoughts of self-harm or suicide, most respondents chose to approach their social circles, seeking comfort and help amongst their friends and family, and some respondents choosing to handle the issue personally, having some rest or exercising.
 

Moreover, fourteen respondents claimed that they had attempted suicide. The top reasons for suicide are mental health issues, followed by relationship issues, and other issues such as study pressure, life stress, bullying and trauma, and physical illness. When asked if they have tried to address the issue, ten out of fourteen respondents said they have expressed their thoughts of suicide to people around them. Additionally, 85.7% of the suicide-attempt survivors felt relieved to still be alive, and 71.4% of the survivors believed that they would not have these thoughts of self-harm or suicide in the future. Furthermore, most of the survivors' testimonials claim that "life has changed" for them in a positive way. One respondent mentioned that "I understand my purpose in life better." Another respondent said, "Embrace every moment and manage the moments accordingly instead of dragging the issue even when you're feeling happy." From the survey, we can infer that suicide-attempt survivors become better people, and most survivors are happy about their life now. They also understand the factors that have directed them to their suicide attempt.