Death of a 17-Year-Old Schoolgirl; 'I Am Tired of Life'

Iranian media reported the 'suicide' of a 17-year-old schoolgirl in Tehran, who cited her motivation for 'suicide' as being 'tired of life' in a letter. According to reports, this incident occurred at 8 PM on November 14, when the teenage girl fell from a building on Navab Highway in Tehran. Frustration and hopelessness, particularly among teenage girls, have been repeatedly warned about in recent months. In this context, as the widespread protests of last year recede, observers and specialists have warned about their impacts on society, with a psychiatrist telling a Tehran newspaper that field observations indicate 'the people's spirits are not good' and the psychological effects will last for a long time. The newspaper Etemad reported on November 1, citing a psychiatrist, that people do not experience feelings of satisfaction, security, or stability. 'Reza Daneshmand' referenced studies in his comments to Etemad, stating that the main factors increasing psychiatric disorders or symptoms are related to individuals' economic and social conditions, poverty, and unemployment. Daneshmand emphasized that from the end of Shahrivar 1401 (September 2022) until the end of the year, there was a 'worrying level of violence' across the country, and psychiatrists have repeatedly warned that visible violence in the streets, along with alarming news and the stress and sadness of the people, will have serious impacts on the mental health of society. According to this psychiatrist, we are currently facing the psychological effects of last year's events and will continue to do so in the future. Daneshmand stressed that 'the lack of a sense of stability' and 'the lack of a sense of security' are psychological effects of last year's events. The Etemad newspaper also reported on September 19 about the social consequences and 'frustration' following the protests of 1401, stating that data extraction shows that the search volume for the term 'suicide' increased exactly when the country's unrest had less visible manifestations, specifically in Farvardin 1402 (April 2023). Alongside last year's protests, economic problems in recent years have become one of the significant factors contributing to societal frustration. High inflation of over 40% in recent years and the average housing price in Tehran exceeding 80 million tomans, combined with reduced purchasing power and shrinking household budgets, have exacerbated depression and frustration in society. *If you know someone who has expressed negative thoughts about life or self-harm, please provide them with the necessary information to access counseling centers. A psychiatrist: The psychological effects of the protests of Fall 1401 will continue. An economist: At least 30 million Iranians live in absolute poverty. The reopening of the Mona Heydari case; Rokna: The accomplice of the murderer in Ahvaz committed suicide. Exclusive: Details of a schoolgirl's 'suicide'; School officials' response regarding nail polish. The prevalence of suicide in southwest Tehran; poverty is the main factor for the suicide of children and adolescents.