Factors contributing to the increase in suicide cases and its mitigation among youth in Ruaraka Deanery, of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya

Several approaches have been used to address the issue of suicide in contemporary society. However, a religious approach in Kenya has received less input. This article, which is a product of a research conducted in Ruaraka Deanery in the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi on the rise of suicide among youth, is an attempt to contribute to a balanced understanding of the causes of suicide as well as the mitigation of suicide among youth from a religious perspective. Religions and cultural traditions strongly oppose suicide. Moreover, several African nations including Kenya prohibit suicide attempts. It is believed that religion serves as a protective coping mechanism that aids people in finding comfort and purpose when dealing with traumatic life events or situations like suicide.