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4 mental health conditions that increase the risk of self-harm

Self-harm is any behaviour where an individual causes harm to themselves, usually as a way to help cope with difficult or distressing thoughts and feelings. It most frequently takes the form of cutting, burning or overdose.

The Times of India · Sep 19, 2022

British pensioner who killed terminally ill wife to appear in Cyprus court

David Hunter, who has admitted smothering wife, Janice, ‘desperate’ for case to be heard, says lawyer

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2022

Sorrow turns to anger over ‘disgusting’ Australian visa cancellation for New Zealand-born father

Three weeks after Leroy Meki took his own life, home affairs revealed it had cancelled his visa nine months earlier

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022

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‘My children saved my life’: the terrifying toll of a political scandal in South Korea

Exclusive: Dongyoun Cho, who resigned from politics after a storm over painful details from her private life, speaks out about sexism, suicide and social change

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2022

Rising suicide rate worries experts

Psychologists are concerned about the rising number of suicides linked with depression in the country, and are calling on the vulnerable to reach out in times of need.

Bangkok Post · Sep 17, 2022

Mental health outcomes are worse in the bush, partly because it’s easier to get a gun than get help

People in rural Australia don’t experience higher rates of mental illness than their city counterparts – it’s just more likely to end in tragedy when they do

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2022

Suicide survivor documenting learning how to walk again after losing both his legs

Marcus Alejandro Keam hopes to educate others about living life as an amputee

Liverpool Echo · Sep 17, 2022

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Andhra Pradesh: Farmer who attempted suicide dies while undergoing treatment

He was reportedly upset over lack of remunerative price for his produce

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2022

Willie Nelson recalls past suicide attempt and how friend Paul English supported him

Country legend Willie Nelson has opened up about his past suicide attempt, as he paid tribute to his late friend and drummer Paul English in his new memoir

Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022

Sri Lankan court summons ex-president over 2019 bombings

A Sri Lankan court has issued a summons ordering an ex-president to appear in a case alleging he failed to prevent suicide bomb attacks in 2019 that killed nearly 270 people

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022

'Horrifying' North East suicide rate is twice as bad as London's - amid further calls for Levelling Up of mental health

The North East's saw a shocking 14.1 suicides per 100,000 people in 2021 and there are further calls to level up mental health support

Chronicle Live · Sep 16, 2022

Graduate murdered by boyfriend who sent text to drug dealer saying he 'got rid' of her

Cocaine and gambling addict Jay Dawes, 28, killed his university graduate girlfriend Amani Iqbal with a dressing gown and left her in a bathtub, an inquest heard

Daily Mirror · Sep 15, 2022

French Cinema Giant Jean-Luc Godard Dies Aged 91

Jean-Luc Godard, one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century and the father of the French New Wave, died "peacefully at home" on Tuesday aged 91, his family said. His legal counsel later confirmed he died by assisted suicide.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 15, 2022

Accusers call suicide of convicted neurologist 'selfish act'

Six women who accused a neurologist of sexaully assaulting them while under his care have returned to court to speak out against him — this time after his death

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2022

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Wales Online · Sep 14, 2022

Climate change activists blocking oil terminal as nation mourns the Queen say protests are 'not disrespectful'

'If we stay silent, it’s like collective suicide. We can’t and mustn’t stay silent, it’s our moral duty to be here,' protesters said

Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2022

Cinema pioneer Jean-Luc Godard died of assisted suicide, says lawyer

Assisted dying is legal in Switzerland if offered without ‘selfish motive’

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2022

French ethics body paves way for national debate on legalising euthanasia

France is a step closer to legalising euthanasia after a national ethics committee on Tuesday said it was in favour of assisted suicide under strict, supervised conditions.

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2022

Unable to bear pressure, IIT-H student had ended life: police

The incident had come to light on August 31

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France 24 · 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.

The Independent UK · 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

AAP · 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.

Tribune News Service · 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.

Chicago Sun-Times · 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.

The Times of India · Sep 12, 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 Hindu · Sep 12, 2022

Couple attempts suicide at Tirupati collectorate

Allege delay in issue of land pattas

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