Is the world going through another great depression?

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By: Palesa Radebe

Is the world going through another great depression?
The number of suicide reported in South Africa has increased over the past few years; this is due to the economic crisis the world is going through. This depression has the same characteristics as the 19th century one.
The recession has had are very negative impact on South Africa’s this has left people in a state of hopelessness and self pity, South African feel like their backs are against the wall and this is evident in the number of protects, increase in crime and worse suicides.
It’s reported that 22 South Africans take their lives every single day and 220 suicide attempts are reported. These numbers are alarming and South Africa is not the only country affected by this.
This lead to me in wondering what is the government doing to decrease the numbers? I don’t believe enough steps are being put in place to help people cope with the economic crisis. People are losing their jobs homes, cars and dignity and are resorting to suicide as a quick fix method. More counsellors are needed in the work force, schools, hospitals and churches, there is a clear indication that South Africans are not handling the crisis well and don’t know what to do next. People need to know that this is a passing phase and soon everything will go back to normal, they are not alone in this situation.
Hope needs to be re-instilled in people; suicide is not the only answer

http://www.news24.com/Content/SouthAfrica/News/1059/7dfb5a1ac4b64be389327b2d187e8bb2/19-07-2009-08-01/22_commit_suicide_daily_in_SA