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Eshwarappa happy with JD(S) alliance; says it will win all 28 seats

Happy with proposed BJP-JD(S) alliance, Eshwarappa says it will win all 28 LS seats in Karnataka. Criticizes Congress & Minister Patil's comment on farmer suicides. Congratulates Deve Gowda & Kumaraswamy for alliance. Demands white paper on farmer suicides & relief to families.

The Hindu

Suicide prevention drive launched in England amid concern for young people

Ministers pledge to reverse rising deaths and self-harm among young and to aid other at-risk groups

The Guardian - UK

ATTN Ruel Stans: You Can Unlock An Exclusive Track If You Donate To Lifeline This Week

CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses Suicide. No one does uplifting indie-pop quite like our very own Ruel. So it makes sense that he’s teamed up with Lifeline to drop a brand-spanking new song called ‘The Weight’ to raise awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day. The song explores why it’s so…

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New Government strategy pledges to reduce suicide rates within 2.5 years

A document highlighted how reductions in deaths by suicide have stalled since 2018.

The Independent UK

Farmer jumps to death in front of train in UP, suicide note to CM blames BJP neta

KANPUR: Saddened by the alleged grabbing of his agricultural land, a farmer committed suicide by jumping in front of a speeding train in Kanpur on Saturday night.

The Times of India

Need to set up a dedicated suicide prevention helpline in Andhra Pradesh, says psychiatrist

Globally, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death for 15-29 years. It is important that we have enough suicide prevention helplines to reach out to people during the crisis. As per National Crime Records Bureau data, last released in 2021, Andhra Pradesh sees 8,067 suicides every year.

The Hindu

Some MPs came close to suicide, says ex-Tory minister Rory Stewart

Former leadership contender says life of politician puts ‘almost unsustainable’ strain on mental health

The Guardian - UK

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Louis Theroux and Tom Davies among stars urging men to seek help as ‘suicide is not the answer’

Sports stars, actors and television personalities are urging British men to seek help for their mental health because “suicide is not the answer” in a powerful video on World Suicide Prevention Day.

Evening Standard

Offering hope and healing in the darkest moments, one call at a time

Every year, on World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, Hyderabad-based Roshini helpline provides a ray of hope with a call to shatter the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

The Hindu

Killing oneself not a solution to any problem, says Vijayawada psychiatrist Ayodhya Ramaiah

At a seminar in Andhra Loyola College, psychiatrist K. Ayodhya Ramaiah said living and addressing problems is the solution, not suicide. A panel discussion was moderated by Pity Parker, with Sheela Nocolas, Bhargav Ram and Rani on the panel. Competitions in debate, essay writing and poster presentation were held.

The Hindu

Intervention through USHAS project helps over 2,800 persons in five govt hospitals in Bengaluru to reduce suicide intent and future attempts

B'luru Health Dept. saved 2,800 persons from suicide attempts in 5 hospitals. Project USHAS provides assessment & intervention to reduce suicide intent. Counsellors deputed to hospitals, Tele Manas helpline 14416 round the clock. SAHAI helpline 25497777 10am-6pm Mon-Sat. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

The Hindu

Indefinite sentences should be suicide risk factor, says prisons watchdog

Nine self-inflicted deaths of prisoners serving IPP sentences in 2022 was highest number since controversial introduction

The Guardian - UK

NIMHANS initiates Suicide Loss Survivors forum, an interactive platform for care and support

NIMHANS launches Suicide Loss Survivors (SLS) forum to reduce stigma & provide postvention care for families of those who lost their lives to suicide. Forum to offer guidance on navigating complex emotions & provide support network. Resources, incl. therapy, support groups & helplines, to be provided.

The Hindu

Five decades on, Chile still grapples with legacy of Pinochet dictatorship

It has been 50 years since Chile's military junta came to power. On September 11, 1973, the army headed by General Augusto Pinochet launched a coup with the US' covert backing. Soldiers took over the presidential palace, ousting leftist President Salvador Allende, who committed suicide. Pinochet then stayed in power…

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Home Guard’s suicide is govt. murder: Revanth Reddy

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Woman attempts suicide in front of Guntur SP office

Guntur woman attempted suicide due to alleged harassment from family members. Police foiled her bid and she requested protection and justice. SP's office promised to register a case and investigate.

The Independent UK

Prisoner who took own life given just 96-second health check due to Covid fears

Exclusive: Family say they hope Luke Clarke’s death was ‘not in vain’ and prison care will improve

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: An escaped suspect is far from the only crisis for the prison system

In today’s newsletter: As a manhunt is underway for 21-year-old Daniel Khalife, prisons struggle with overcrowding, suicide and staff shortages

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Author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu on helping families and children cope with the trauma of suicide

Sreemoyee Piu Kundu talks about her memoir, Everything Changes, which chronicles her journey of understanding her father's suicide, and forgiving him. She shares her experience of the lack of support for survivor families and how the stigma of mental health prevents meaningful conversations. She hopes her book will help others…

The Guardian - AU

Abused, traumatised and powerless: South Korea’s teachers on why they are protesting

Teachers recount the emotional toll of being harassed by parents and dragged through child abuse proceedings over everyday classroom matters

The Hindu

Caste discrimination survey in IIT-Delhi commenced and withdrawn

After two Dalit students allegedly committed suicide at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi in the past two months, a campus-wide survey on caste discrimination circulated by the institute’s Board of Student Publications (BSP) was been suspended within hours of commencing.

The Independent UK

Body of missing Netflix engineer Yohanes Kidane found in San Francisco Bay

His death was determined to be a suicide, the coroner wrote

The Hindu

Suicide prevention campaign at NIMHANS

NIMHANS and Atta Galatta join forces to host a campaign for Suicide Prevention, with the theme “Creating Hope Through Action”, to break the silence and build support for those affected. The core objective is to eliminate stigma and create an environment where individuals can seek help without fear or judgment.…

The Guardian - AU

Fast access to hormone therapy in transgender adults ‘lifesaving’, study finds

Exclusive: Access to immediate testosterone therapy significantly reduces gender dysphoria, depression and thoughts of suicide, research finds

The Independent UK

Former Sri Lankan president denies that suicide bombings were staged to enable his election

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has denied allegations in a British television program that Islamic State-inspired extremists were used to carry out suicide bomb attacks in 2019 to create insecurity in the country and help him win election later that year

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