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Woman, her 4-year-old daughter found dead at home in Vijayawada

Woman in depression kills daughter, commits suicide in Vijayawada. Joji Rani (32) suspected to have strangulated daughter, slit throat with knife. Husband, neighbours broke open door, found them dead. Investigation on. Dial 100 for help.

The Hindu

Family files lawsuit over teen’s suicide after he was arrested and expelled for having vape pen at school

‘Jase told us he was handcuffed and shackled. I can only imagine as a kid that cared so much for others to know that – that happened to him, and people could see that,’ his mother said

The Independent UK

Young men more vulnerable to suicide than women in Kerala, say Assembly data

The levels of stress, anxiety, worry, sadness, and anger among young women may be far higher than their male counterparts, but young men are taking their lives more than women in Kerala.

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Modi government crushed hopes of youth, leading to suicides: Congress

Congress attacks Modi government over unemployment; alleges manipulation of NCRB data. Congress claims data from EPFO, Azim Premji University and CMIE show formal sector employment down and PM's rozgar melas a "mockery" of government functioning.

The Hindu

Four-year-old boy dies, mother injured in ‘suicide bid’ in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district

A 4-year-old boy died and his mother was critically injured after the latter attempted suicide. Sumathi (30) was married to Hari, who died 10 months ago. She received the death benefits and was to take up a job on compassionate grounds. According to police, in-laws allegedly harassed her and assaulted…

The Hindu

Police funeral for alleged pedophile cop 'a mistake'

A full police funeral provided to a senior officer who died by suicide while being investigated for child abuse offences was regrettable, Tasmania Police says.

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Man found dead in Borabanda PS limits

A 50-year-old barber in Hyderabad committed suicide due to financial stress. He was living with his wife and three children at Raju Nagar. Police registered the death as suspicious and are investigating further. Helpline available for suicide prevention.

The Hindu

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France's government promises to root out school bullies, reacting to wide anger over child suicides

The French government is promising a series of measures to curb bullying in schools, reacting to nationwide concern over recent suicides of schoolchildren

The Independent UK

French PM Borne unveils 'uncompromising' strategy to combat bullying in schools

The French government on Wednesday unveiled an interministerial plan to combat bullying in schools, with Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne promising an "uncompromising fight" against such aggression. The announcement follows the suicide deaths of several teenagers that have sparked widespread indignation in recent years.

France 24

School bullying gone viral: Wave of teenage suicides forces reckoning in France

There's no need to look as far as Russian troll farms for disinformation and smear campaigns. Too often, it starts at our local schoolyard and ends with tragic consequences. The French are grappling with yet another teen suicide at the start of this school year. Bullying and hazing are as…

France 24

Four years on, death of Ludhiana jail inmate turned out to be suicide; FIR lodged

LUDHIANA: Four years after mysterious custodial death of an inmate of Ludhiana Central Jail, the judicial probe found it to be a suicide case following which the Division number 7 police registered a case for abetment to suicide against unidentified accused.

The Times of India

ED arrests mastermind in Pulpally Service Cooperative Bank fraud case

ED arrests Sajeevan in Pulpally Service Cooperative Bank money laundering case. Farmer's suicide note mentions Sajeevan as mastermind. K.K. Abraham, K.T. Ramadevi, V.M. Poulose also arrested. ED granted Sajeevan's custody till Saturday. Loss of ₹5.62 crore for bank.

The Hindu

Helping or harming? Our modern mental health conversations

A multi-billion dollar industry has sprung up around mental health and wellness. Have the efforts to raise awareness been too successful?

Newsroom.co.nz

When no one wants to listen: How being heard saved me from suicide

At age 12, then at 35 when on the verge of suicide, discovering that I was heard and therefore not alone saved my life.

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Dove Cameron opens up about feeling ‘incredibly suicidal’ to destigmatise depression

‘I always think about how much shame and stigma there is around suicide’ said singer

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Kentucky educators continue discussion on mental health in grade school students

A February report from the CDC says nearly 60 percent of teen girls have felt persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Nearly one in three have considered suicide.

The Times of India

Ex-MLA's PA and his wife suicide case: Kalyan session court grants bail to three accused

KALYAN: The Kalyan session court on Tuesday granted bail to three accused including Ex-NCP Ulhasnagar city's spokesperson Kamlesh Nikam in suicide case of Ex-MLA Jyoti Kalani’s PA Nandkumar Nanavare and his wife. The two other accused are Naresh Gaikwad and Ganpat Kamble.

The Hindu

Explained | Counting deaths in India’s prisons

The Hindu explains deaths in prisons, the distinction between ‘natural’ and ‘unnatural’ deaths and why courts and experts think this classification is vague.

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Can we put a stop to suicide contagion?

Suicide can be contagious. How do we talk about it responsibly?

The Hindu

Nadigar Sangam and Tamil Film Producers Council call for self-regulation by media

ChennaiNadigar Sangam & Tamil Film Producers Council express concern over media coverage of actor Marimuthu's daughter's death. Nasser calls for self-regulation & respect for grieving family. Producers Council to hold talks with PRO union & create guidelines to eliminate fake news. (104, 14416, 044-24640050 for suicide prevention).

The Independent UK

Family in ‘Take Care of Maya’ Netflix documentary begin $200m trial against hospital

Maya Kowalski’s family allege her mother Beata was driven to suicide after being accused of Munchausen-by-proxy by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital doctors

The Conversation

4 reasons teens take part in social media challenges

Social media challenges are wide-ranging – both in the stunts they involve and the reasons why people do them.

The Guardian - AU

South Korea passes law to protect rights of teachers after mass protests over abuse from parents

New laws come after weeks of protests sparked by a series of teacher suicides said to be linked to malicious complaints from parents

The Independent UK

Panic erupts at Georgia Walmart as man and woman die in murder-suicide shooting

Hiram police chief says female was victim of male assailant and both were ‘younger people’

The Independent UK

Kerry Washington reveals she contemplated suicide during ‘toxic’ eating disorder

‘It scared me that I could not want to be here because I was in so much pain,’ actress says

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