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Suicide prevention drive launched in England amid concern for young people

Ministers pledge to reverse rising deaths and self-harm among young and to aid other at-risk groups

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

ATTN Ruel Stans: You Can Unlock An Exclusive Track If You Donate To Lifeline This Week

CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses Suicide. No one does uplifting indie-pop quite like our very own Ruel. So it makes sense that he’s teamed up with Lifeline to drop a brand-spanking new song called ‘The Weight’ to raise awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day. The song explores why it’s so…

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 11, 2023

New Government strategy pledges to reduce suicide rates within 2.5 years

A document highlighted how reductions in deaths by suicide have stalled since 2018.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

Offering hope and healing in the darkest moments, one call at a time

Every year, on World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, Hyderabad-based Roshini helpline provides a ray of hope with a call to shatter the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Killing oneself not a solution to any problem, says Vijayawada psychiatrist Ayodhya Ramaiah

At a seminar in Andhra Loyola College, psychiatrist K. Ayodhya Ramaiah said living and addressing problems is the solution, not suicide. A panel discussion was moderated by Pity Parker, with Sheela Nocolas, Bhargav Ram and Rani on the panel. Competitions in debate, essay writing and poster presentation were held.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Intervention through USHAS project helps over 2,800 persons in five govt hospitals in Bengaluru to reduce suicide intent and future attempts

B'luru Health Dept. saved 2,800 persons from suicide attempts in 5 hospitals. Project USHAS provides assessment & intervention to reduce suicide intent. Counsellors deputed to hospitals, Tele Manas helpline 14416 round the clock. SAHAI helpline 25497777 10am-6pm Mon-Sat. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Indefinite sentences should be suicide risk factor, says prisons watchdog

Nine self-inflicted deaths of prisoners serving IPP sentences in 2022 was highest number since controversial introduction

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023

NIMHANS initiates Suicide Loss Survivors forum, an interactive platform for care and support

NIMHANS launches Suicide Loss Survivors (SLS) forum to reduce stigma & provide postvention care for families of those who lost their lives to suicide. Forum to offer guidance on navigating complex emotions & provide support network. Resources, incl. therapy, support groups & helplines, to be provided.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Five decades on, Chile still grapples with legacy of Pinochet dictatorship

It has been 50 years since Chile's military junta came to power. On September 11, 1973, the army headed by General Augusto Pinochet launched a coup with the US' covert backing. Soldiers took over the presidential palace, ousting leftist President Salvador Allende, who committed suicide. Pinochet then stayed in power…

France 24 · Sep 8, 2023

Home Guard’s suicide is govt. murder: Revanth Reddy

Home Guard’s suicide is govt. murder: Revanth Reddy

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023