The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

Heartbroken Lanarkshire mum fighting for change after partner took his own life

Karen McKeown, 34, is calling for a massive overhaul of Scotland’s mental health services after her partner was deemed to be 'low risk' after an assessment the night before taking his life

Glasgow Live · Apr 18, 2023

Scot embarks on 4300-mile journey to raise money for suicide prevention centre

IT was a bright sunny morning in Fraserburgh when Danny Thain, 27, kissed his partner and son goodbye. He will not see them again for another three…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2023

To no one's surprise, The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is delayed (again)

The Suicide Squad: The Justice League has been officially delayed to next year just a few weeks away from release.

TechRadar · Apr 17, 2023

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.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

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.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

The alternatives which can help prevent suicide

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

360info · Apr 17, 2023

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.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

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.

360info · Apr 17, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023