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Why decriminalising suicide is not enough

Malaysia’s move to decriminalise suicide is a positive step but much more is needed to help those suffering.

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Suicide is a mental health issue, not a crime

Bangladesh inherited its suicide laws from the colonial era. A more modern approach is needed to deter the behaviour.

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What a suicide registry database should look like

By capturing data on suicide cases and rates, a registry database can help provide better intervention programmes.

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The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

There are other legislations and programmes to help prevent suicide other than criminalising suicide attempts.

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Nigeria's policies have come a long way but not far enough

Nigeria missed the unique opportunity to address its anti-suicide laws in the new mental health bill.

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How India continues to punish those who attempt suicide

Despite having the law on their side, people who attempted suicide in India are continually harassed by authorities and don't receive appropriate help.

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Death Row killer Scott Dozier's chilling account of life before suicide to avoid execution

48-year-old Death Row inmate Scott Dozier was convicted of murdering two young men in 2001 and 2002 and sentenced to death in 2007 before hanging himself in 2019 - the year he was due to be executed

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‘If she had been able to talk, she would be here now’: the dads calling on UK schools to teach suicide prevention

Three fathers whose daughters took their own lives have formed Three Dads Walking to cross Britain on foot in the hope of raising awareness

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Off-duty Chicago police officer dies by apparent suicide in Chicago Lawn District

The department says it is hiring more counselors to serve officers.

Chicago Sun-Times

MoD admits suicide rates among young soldiers 'higher than general population'

Overall, 287 service personnel took their own lives from 2003 to 2022. Until now, the Ministry of Defence had maintained that suicide rates within the armed forces were similar to those outside of it

Daily Mirror

‘I was shattered’: grieving First Nations families accused trauma support service of letting them down

Veronica Nelson’s mother among critics of Thirrili, which encouraged people to contact it if they didn’t feel its support was adequate

The Guardian - AU

Emotional tributes after 'loving' dad, 23, tragically dies in self-harm act gone wrong

Callum Dodds, 23, was found lying on his bed in Hull last August - his mum described him as a 'lovely lad' who 'had a really strong work ethic and 'wanted to help everyone'

Daily Mirror

When both their sons took their own lives after receiving Robodebt demands, Kath and Jenny came together to seek change

Jenny Miller and Kath Madgwick became household names for those following the fallout from the automated Robodebt scheme. For the first time they talk about the bond they share after both their sons died and their plans to change the stigma around suicide.

ABC News

Police feared attempted suicide after Nickelodeon star Drake Bell was reported missing

Nickelodeon star Drake Bell was declared 'missing and endangered' on Thursday before being found by police, with a 911 call showing officers had feared an attempted suicide

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Apparently Drake Bell's Disappearance Involved A Suicide Threat

The mystery surrounding Drake Bell's recent disappearance has seen new revelations involving the alleged endangerment to the Nickelodeon vet's life.

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delay won’t help Rocksteady solve its core issues

Rocksteady intends to polish up Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League rather than rush it out next month

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's nine-month delay is reportedly for "polish," not major gameplay changes

Don't expect a whole new game to emerge next year

Dublin Live

'I'm backpacking around Ireland to raise funds to help suicide prevention network'

For the past 25 days, 28-year-old Darrell Monks has been walking and sleeping in a tent in order to raise funds for Finglas Suicide Network

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There’s another, bigger Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League delay

Nintendo released the final Tears of the Kingdom trailer ahead of the open-world game’s May launch, and there’s quite a bit going on

PC Gamer

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is delayed to 2024

The delay was first rumored in March, and now it's official.

Windows Central

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League officially delayed to 2024

The next big game from Rocksteady Studios, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, is being pushed back to 2024.

GamesRadar

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League delayed to February 2024

Rocksteady needs more time to deliver "the best quality experience"

Edinburgh Live

Meet the 'occasional' Edinburgh runner taking on 96 miles in just four days

An Edinburgh man is taking part in a challenge where he’ll run four miles, every four hours, for four days straight - all while raising money for a mental health charity.

Los Angeles Times

Abortion’s new battleground: Mifepristone’s effect on women’s mental health

At the heart of the latest battle over abortion access is a federal judge’s ruling that cites concern about the mental health of women who choose to end their pregnancies.

Cinemablend

Creature Commandos: James Gunn’s DCU Is Finally Casting, And I’m Pumped

James Gunn’s DC Universe has begun cast with the announcement of the actors leading Creature Commandos.

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