Nick Kyrgios reveals how Andy Murray helped him through period of self-harm The Australian has previously revealed that he was admitted to a psychiatric ward in London in 2019 The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Molly Russell's father says tech firms still failing to stop the spread of suicide content online A new report from the Molly Rose Foundation says social media firms are failing to stop the promotion of self-harm and suicide content Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
Minister attacks ‘despicable’ failure of social media firms on harmful content Criticism comes after UK report shows ‘clear and persistent problem’ six years after death of Molly Russell The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Social media sites failing to stop the spread of suicide content, charity says New report from the Molly Rose Foundation says social media firms are failing to stop the promotion of self-harm and suicide content. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Scotland launches 'world first' project to protect people who self-harm A new strategy to support people who self-harm, thought to be the first of its kind in the world, has been backed by funding of £1.5m. The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023
Self-harm incident nearly every day in UK immigration detention, data shows Home Office figures show 1,743 incidents requiring treatment in 2,099 days across four removal centres The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023
Third of UK carers with poor mental health have thoughts of suicide, survey finds Lib Dems call for £1bn support package to improve help for carers through access to respite care and increased allowance The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
Prison officers ‘left suicidal inmate in dark cell with makeshift noose’ Anthony Paine, 35, had a history of self-harm, jurors have been told. The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023
Child prisons in England and Wales ‘significantly more violent’ than adult jails Chief inspector says levels of hostility and self-harm rising across young offender institutions The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023
Woman killed herself after Priory hospital downgraded her risk level despite multiple self-harm incidents The famous clinic which has treated multiple celebrities is facing a hefty fine after admitting a failure to discharge a duty The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023
Guards watching movies when teen self-harmed in custody An interim report into the death of an Indigenous teenager after he self-harmed in youth detention has found multiple system failures. AAP · Nov 10, 2023
Someone has told you they're self-harming. Now what? For many people, self-harm can be a difficult behaviour to understand. It also comes with a lot of stigma. The Conversation · Nov 5, 2023
Suicide and violence in prisons rise by nearly 25%, as self-harm hits all-time high among women prisoners ‘Incredibly concerning’ figures symptomatic of ‘enormous strain’ on prisons, chief inspector tells The Independent The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
Prison suicides in England and Wales rise by nearly a quarter Campaigners lament ‘appalling statistics’ that also show steep rise in female prisoners self-harming The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
AAP · Oct 25, 2023 Hundreds rally after Indigenous teen's death in custody Hundreds of people have gathered to call for justice after the death of an Indigenous teen who self-harmed in the youth wing of an adult prison.
AAP · Oct 23, 2023 Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier The death of an Indigenous teenager who self-harmed while in custody has reignited calls for improvement and change in the justice system.
The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023 Congress accuses YouTube of playing into the hands of ‘ruling dispensation’ after platform advises discretion to watch Priyanka speech “Will Google, which owns YouTube, explain what is “suicidal or self-harming” in their speeches? Will now raising issues that matter to the people be censored,” asked Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh
The Times of India · Oct 11, 2023 The influence of trolling on teen mental health: Promoting positive body image and self-perception Modern society is experiencing a digital revolution, especially post-pandemic, smartphones and social media usage have become ubiquitous among teenagers. In this era, bullying takes the form of online trolling, which impacts the mental health of teenagers multifacetedly and profoundly. Trolling is an online act of intentionally provoking or antagonizing users…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023 Jacob Rees-Mogg slammed for stating 'people self-harm to get asylum' Ahead of the home secretary's address to Tory conference later, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg was asked about the asylum system.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Urgent calls for swift action in self-harm related prison deaths Inquests into self-inflicted deaths in prison have been delayed, Labour MP Andy Slaughter says
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023 Lessons must be learned from self-harm related prison deaths, ministers warned Inquests into self-inflicted deaths in prison have been delayed, meaning important lessons have not been learned, Labour MP Andy Slaughter said.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023 Staff shortages an issue amid ‘deeply worrying’ prison deaths in England Inquests flag up gaps in the care of prisoners in relation to at least nine deaths in custody since 2021
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023 We know what works to prevent suicide. What we need now in England from ministers is the money and commitment to do it The new official strategy commits to lowering suicide rates – which is good – but much of the funding is old, says Julie Bentley, chief executive of Samaritans
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023 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 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