Online safety bill must protect adults from self-harm content, say charities Samaritans among those calling for people of ‘all ages’ to be safeguarded from suicide and self-harm material The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022
First analysis reveals Vic LGBTQI suicides New data from Victoria's coroner has revealed 208 LGBTQI people have died by suicide in the state in the past decade. AAP · Oct 14, 2022
‘Stop promoting them’: victims call for football to end tragic link with gambling Campaign to end advertising and sponsorship in football organising walk this weekend to five Yorkshire grounds in memory of loved ones lost to gambling-related suicides The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022
France: Iranian Drone Transfers to Russia Would Violate UN Nuclear Deal Resolution France's foreign ministry said on Thursday that any transfer of Iranian drones to Russia would be a violation of the United Nations Security Council resolution that endorsed the 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and world powers. Three drones operated by Russian forces attacked the small town of Makariv, west of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 13, 2022
Victoria’s 208 LGBTQ+ suicides to be outlined for the first time in new report Exclusive: Coroner suspects ‘undercount’ as a decade of suicide data is released to the public The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2022
School deputy head tells of scale of mental health challenge Stress, self-harm and attempted suicide were some of the issues reported Liverpool Echo · Oct 13, 2022
Putin Is 'Signing A Suicide Note' If He Uses Nuclear Weapons, Warns Former National Security Advisor The threat of nuclear conflict has been elevated in recent months as the war in Ukraine continues. One former U.S. security advisor is speaking out about the potential ramifications of nuclear weapons. Benzinga · Oct 13, 2022
Russia Deploying Iranian-made Suicide Drones In Ukraine Russia is deploying Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in its war against Ukraine. Zenger · Oct 13, 2022
Army vet 'blown up twice in combat' runs UK coastline for mental health charity - after losing 14 pals to suicide Paul Minter spent seven months running the UK coastline, which spans 5,000 miles, to raise money for Head Up a mental health charity for veterans after losing 14 fellow service people to suicide Wales Online · Oct 13, 2022
New approach to suicide prevention in NSW The NSW government is shifting its approach to suicide prevention with a five-year plan focusing on people and communities, early intervention and aftercare. AAP · Oct 13, 2022
First Nations men create videos to tackle mental health stigma in their community In outback town camps, there's a growing, often silent, crisis of male suicide. But a group of men is speaking out for change. ABC News · Oct 12, 2022
What the two Oct 6 tragedies expose Early this month, a bright young colleague called me, telling a story about her difficulty in persuading a leading Thai research agency to explore how society could prepare policies to handle the prevalent problems of violence. Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022
Judge approves unlawful placement for girl, 13, at risk of suicide Mr Justice Poole says lack of therapeutic homes for children is ‘scandalous’ as he sanctions unregulated accommodation The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
Bullied 12-year-old struggled to get mental health support before suicide, inquest hears Charley-Ann Patterson’s mother accuses school of failing to deal with inappropriate messages among pupils The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 Renowned NYC musician dies by assisted suicide in Switzerland after having ‘completed life’ Anton Fier, 66, was a prominent figure in the New York music scene in the 1980s and 1990s, and had fallen on difficult times, friends said
Bristol Post · Oct 12, 2022 Warburtons Community Awards 2022: Meet the winning groups and charities Ten local groups and charities in the city have been selected to receive funding for vital future projects
The Hindu · Oct 12, 2022 Youth commits suicide after falling in debt trap due to online gambling HANAMKONDA
Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022 West Belfast suicide prevention charity rolls out new youth programme "We want to show these young people that this world is a better place because they are in it"
Liverpool Echo · Oct 12, 2022 Increase in calls to Samaritans amid cost of living crisis The charity said financial worries "are by no means a new concern to our helpline"
Daily Mirror · Oct 12, 2022 Putin signing ‘suicide note’ if he uses nukes in Ukraine, ex-US security chief says John Bolton suggested that America could assassinate the ailing Russian president if he unleashes nuclear weapons on Ukraine
Los Angeles Times · Oct 12, 2022 Commentary: Anthony Bourdain’s death has us asking the wrong questions about suicide A new unauthorized biography has many people talking again about the suicide of Anthony Bourdain in June 2018. As is often the case with people who die by suicide, much of the chatter includes questions such as: How did they do it? Who was the last person they talked to?…
Bangkok Post · Oct 12, 2022 No cause of death yet in Buri Ram burning body case BURI RAM: Police investigators are still unsure whether a man whose body was found burning behind a school near his home in Prakhon Chai district a day after he returned from Germany was murdered or committed suicide.
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 Starbucks barista claims he was fired for wearing suicide awareness pin in honour of former co-worker Starbucks spokesperson said barista was fired for ‘refusal to abide by dress-code policy’
ABC News · Oct 11, 2022 Catholic priest says Bishop of Bunbury failed to effectively support him after suicide attempt A Catholic priest says a lack of effective support from Bishop of Bunbury Gerard Holohan after he tried to take his own life goes to the heart of problems within his diocese.
Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022 Panel recommends adolescent screening for anxiety, depression WASHINGTON — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday recommended that children and teens be screened for anxiety and depression — the first time the advisory panel has issued such a recommendation.