A suicide wave shakes the General Directorate of Public Finance. Since January, 13 suicides and 8 attempts have been identified, both in six months and during the year 2024.
In response, Management decided to organize a meeting this Wednesday, July 9 in the presence of unions, human resources and psychiatrists. Among them, Dr. François Ducrot, a specialist in suicidal behavior, attached national reference for Cum -Lille Chu psychiatrists.
He agreed to give his experience to BFMTV. Because even if the number of tax suicides seems particularly high (more than in the general population and more than in previous years), the phenomenon is complex.
“Suicide is eminently multifactorial”
“Suicide is eminently multifactorial. There are biological, genetic, environmental, family, financial factors, psychosocial factors, obviously,” continues François Ducrot.
According to the psychiatrist, professional events or elements linked to work practice can take into account in the activation of suicidal behavior, but it is difficult to clearly establish the cause and effect link.
For their part, several union sources evoke a discomfortto overload and pressure exerted by management in public finance agents.
The DGFIP administration has announced the celebration of a systematic survey in case of suicide (either in the facilities or other places), as well as the generalization of training in training Mental health.
10% of suicides could have a potential bond with work
The phenomenon is also little statistically documented.
“There is no system to identify suicides that may have a connection with work or with the professional situation,” explains François Ducrot.
A 2019 Eurostat study estimates that 10% of suicides could, the conditional is important, to have a potential link with the work.
In addition, according to a Dares survey (statistical service of the Ministry of Labor), the people most exposed to psycho-social risks during the last 12 months declare more often than the average suicidal thoughts: 13% in case of bad social relations at work and 10% in case of conflicts of values, emotional or economic requirements (against 5% in people on average in the activity).
If you or one of your loved ones have suicidal thoughts, it is an alarm signal that must be taken very seriously.
Call it 3114The national suicide prevention number. The line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The call is free and confidential. A care professional (nurse or psychologist), specifically trained in suicide prevention, will be at your disposal to evaluate your situation and offer resources adapted to your needs or those of your loved ones.
In the case of an imminent suicidal risk, call Samu (15) or 112 (European number). You will find advice and resources on the site. www.3114.frWhether you are personally worried or refer to one of your loved ones.
Source: BFM TV
