The Latest Breaking News from Suicide

'88% Punjab farmers suicides in 18 years due to debt'

CHANDIGARH: Heavy debt burden accounted for 88% of farmer suicides that occurred in Punjab between 2000 and 2018 - a period that witnessed 9,291 deaths -- finds a new study based on a primary survey by the Punjab Agriculture University (PAU). Of these, more than 77% were those of marginal…

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Ludhiana: Man commits suicide after dispute with his in-laws

LUDHIANA: Allegedly humiliated by relatives of his ex-wife, a 30-year-old man committed suicide by consuming poison at Behlolpur village of Machhiwara on Tuesday. Before that, he recorded a video on his mobile phone and sent it to his brother.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Ludhiana: 10-year-old girl commits suicide

LUDHIANA: A 10-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide at her house in Bajra village of Meharban on Monday. The girl and her younger sibling were at home while the family members had gone to work when she took the extreme step.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2022

Commentary: Denying trans youth gender-affirming care is an affront to science and medical ethics

This year has seen an array of anti-transgender legislation. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is pursuing policies to restrict transition-related care for transgender minors and to block Medicaid coverage of this care for anyone. In 2022, legislation in 20 states so far has been introduced purporting to “protect” trans youth…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 20, 2022

Children self-harming and thinking about suicide because of cost of living

“When I feel hungry, I ask my mother if we have any food and then she'll tell me if there's enough money or not. If there isn’t then I just go in the cupboards and see if there's something and if there's a snack, then I'll just eat it and…

Wales Online · Jun 20, 2022

Traveller community in Ireland rocked by two child 'suicides' in two weeks

Martin Collins of Pavee Point said the issue of suicide in the Traveller community is now a crisis

Irish Mirror · Jun 20, 2022

My children's deaths showed me assisted suicide is unnecessary, Dennis Canavan says

FORMER MSP and Yes Scotland chair Dennis Canavan has spoken out against plans to legislate for assisted suicide in Scotland, saying his children’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2022

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hears of wait for psychiatrist appointments, hazing at Townsville base

Townsville's most senior serving ADF member has acknowledged "frustrations" among Defence personnel in accessing mental health support and ongoing hazing practices at the barracks.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

Desperate couple with long Covid planned suicide as ‘neglected’ sufferers struggle

Anxiety and depression are much more prevalent in people suffering from long-term Covid symptoms than the general public, research has shown

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Former Scots MP says assisted suicide not needed to 'ensure dignity in death'

Dennis Canavan, 79, who later became an independent MSP, said he had “probably had more than my fair share of deaths in my family”.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022