Unable to bear pressure, IIT-H student had ended life: police The incident had come to light on August 31 The Hindu · Sep 13, 2022
France to hold national debate on legalising euthanasia French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a national debate meant to broaden end-of-life options that will include exploring the possibility of legalizing assisted suicide, with the aim of implementing changes next year. France 24 · Sep 13, 2022
Ukraine military claims downing Iran drone used by Russia Ukraine’s military has claimed for the first time that it encountered an Iranian-supplied suicide drone used by Russia on the battlefield The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022
Defence force chiefs appeal to veterans The leadership of Australia's defence forces have urged veterans to share their experiences with the royal commission into suicide among service personnel. AAP · Sep 13, 2022
Consumer Health: When suicidal thoughts seem overwhelming Suicide affects people of all ages and is a leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022
Former Bears quarterback Erik Kramer: ‘I was sick beyond my control’ Kramer, who survived a suicide attempt in 2015, is the personification of resilience and hope. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022
Haryana: Clerk commits suicide in school in Panipat KARNAL: A 36-year-old clerk of a government school at Ugran Kheri village of Panipat district allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself with the ceiling fan in the staff-room of the school. The Times of India · Sep 12, 2022
Couple attempts suicide at Tirupati collectorate Allege delay in issue of land pattas The Hindu · Sep 12, 2022
French jihadist denounces 'unfair' Brussels bombing trial BRUSSELS: French jihadist Salah Abdeslam, already jailed for his role in the 2015 Paris attacks, refused to take the stand Monday on the first day of the trial for the 2016 suicide bombings in Brussels. Bangkok Post · Sep 12, 2022
Trial opens of 10 accused over 2016 Brussels suicide attacks The trial of 10 men accused over the suicide bombings at Brussels airport and an underground metro station has opened amid high security The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022
Toxin-Spewing Generators Keep the Lights on around Middle East They literally run the country. In parking lots, on flatbed trucks, hospital courtyards and rooftops, private generators are ubiquitous in parts of the Middle East, spewing hazardous fumes into homes and businesses 24 hours a day. As the world looks for renewable energy to tackle climate change, millions of people… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 12, 2022
Iran says it has developed drone 'designed to hit Israel's Tel Aviv, Haifa' - Mehr News Iran has developed an advanced long-range suicide drone "designed to hit Israel's Tel Aviv, Haifa", the semi-official Mehr News on Monday quoted Iran’s ground forces chief as saying. Reuters · Sep 12, 2022
Former Chicago cop dies in apparent suicide 10 days after retiring, officials say The officer was found Saturday afternoon with a gunshot wound to the head inside a home in the Jefferson Park District, police said. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2022
Tension as one more VRA commits suicide in Miryalaguda Several VRAs in solidarity plan protest, prevented and detained by police The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022
The Hindu · Sep 11, 2022 122 farmer suicides in a single district in WB in 2021, reveals RTI query In contrast, State Government has been maintaining that there were no deaths by suicide in agricultural sector; NCRB data also concur
Bangkok Post · Sep 11, 2022 Hong Kong suicide rate for children under 15 hit historical high last year HONG KONG: The suicide rate of children under the age of 15 hit a historical high in Hong Kong last year with 11 young people taking their lives, an increase that experts partially attributed to learning disruptions caused by class suspensions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
ABC News · Sep 10, 2022 Aftercare program fills void for isolated residents recovering from suicidality After years of battling suicide in her youth, peer support worker Michelle Levy helps others through some of their darkest days.
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 ‘People want to end emotional pain, not life’ Read the warning signs, seek help, says NGO working towards suicide prevention; highlights importance of destigmatising mental health illnesses
Daily Mirror · Sep 10, 2022 Dr Alex George shares heartbreaking tribute to brother on World Suicide Prevention Day Former Love Island star Dr Alex shared how much he missed his younger brother, while his voice can be heard in the video saying: "If I could tell Llyr anything, it would be 'I miss you'"
The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022 Madhya Pradesh government to prepare a draft suicide prevention strategy A task force of experts such as psychiatrists, legal experts, researchers, academics and social workers has been comprised for this
Dublin Live · Sep 10, 2022 Dublin bikers journey to Wexford in aid of suicide prevention "If you're just under pressure, just feeling a little bit like you're struggling, to please open up to somebody you trust."
The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022 Bhubaneswar police to launch suicide prevention helpline BHUBANESWAR: Alarmed by a spurt in suicides in Bhubaneswar in the last few days, the commissionerate police has decided to launch a suicide prevention helpline number.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022 Fathers’ suicide prevention trek will show ‘due deference’ to the late Queen Mike Palmer, Andy Airey and Tim Owen are supporting the national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.
WEKU · Sep 10, 2022 New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month Mental health advocates say the numbers are encouraging, but there's more work to be done to build up state and local resources.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 10, 2022 Congress should do more to prevent suicides The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline phone number must be sustainably funded so that confidential, voluntary services by trained counselors are accessible nationwide.