Women in Latvia Consider Suicide. Some Have Already Taken Action 0 22

More and more callers describe not only feelings of isolation but also a loss of hope. Among women, there is a growing sense of emotional overload, and the "emotional background" is becoming heavier.

As a result, 17% of women admit to having thoughts of suicide, and 3% confess to having attempted it.

As explained by the head of the association, Anda Shvinka, feelings of loneliness can lead to prolonged stress, depressive states, and even a desire to end one’s life:

"Research shows that the emotional pain threshold at such times can be as real as physical pain, so it is important to take it seriously and make the first step – call the crisis hotline 116123 for emotional support."

"Skalbes" emphasizes that seeking help at an early stage can be crucial in preventing loneliness from turning into a deeper crisis.

As reported by bb.lv, the 24-hour unified crisis phone 116123 is FREE and available in THREE LANGUAGES – Latvian, Russian, and English. There are also 24-hour crisis phones 67222922 or 27722292. Assistance is provided to those located in Latvia.