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Toxin-Spewing Generators Keep the Lights on around Middle East

They literally run the country. In parking lots, on flatbed trucks, hospital courtyards and rooftops, private generators are ubiquitous in parts of the Middle East, spewing hazardous fumes into homes and businesses 24 hours a day. As the world looks for renewable energy to tackle climate change, millions of people…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran says it has developed drone 'designed to hit Israel's Tel Aviv, Haifa' - Mehr News

Iran has developed an advanced long-range suicide drone "designed to hit Israel's Tel Aviv, Haifa", the semi-official Mehr News on Monday quoted Iran’s ground forces chief as saying.

Reuters

Former Chicago cop dies in apparent suicide 10 days after retiring, officials say

The officer was found Saturday afternoon with a gunshot wound to the head inside a home in the Jefferson Park District, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Tension as one more VRA commits suicide in Miryalaguda

Several VRAs in solidarity plan protest, prevented and detained by police

The Hindu

122 farmer suicides in a single district in WB in 2021, reveals RTI query

In contrast, State Government has been maintaining that there were no deaths by suicide in agricultural sector; NCRB data also concur

The Hindu

Hong Kong suicide rate for children under 15 hit historical high last year

HONG KONG: The suicide rate of children under the age of 15 hit a historical high in Hong Kong last year with 11 young people taking their lives, an increase that experts partially attributed to learning disruptions caused by class suspensions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangkok Post

Aftercare program fills void for isolated residents recovering from suicidality

After years of battling suicide in her youth, peer support worker Michelle Levy helps others through some of their darkest days.

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‘People want to end emotional pain, not life’

Read the warning signs, seek help, says NGO working towards suicide prevention; highlights importance of destigmatising mental health illnesses

The Hindu

Dr Alex George shares heartbreaking tribute to brother on World Suicide Prevention Day

Former Love Island star Dr Alex shared how much he missed his younger brother, while his voice can be heard in the video saying: "If I could tell Llyr anything, it would be 'I miss you'"

Daily Mirror

Madhya Pradesh government to prepare a draft suicide prevention strategy

A task force of experts such as psychiatrists, legal experts, researchers, academics and social workers has been comprised for this

The Hindu

Dublin bikers journey to Wexford in aid of suicide prevention

"If you're just under pressure, just feeling a little bit like you're struggling, to please open up to somebody you trust."

Dublin Live

Fathers’ suicide prevention trek will show ‘due deference’ to the late Queen

Mike Palmer, Andy Airey and Tim Owen are supporting the national charity PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide.

The Independent UK

New 988 mental health crisis line sees jump in calls and texts during first month

Mental health advocates say the numbers are encouraging, but there's more work to be done to build up state and local resources.

WEKU

Congress should do more to prevent suicides

The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline phone number must be sustainably funded so that confidential, voluntary services by trained counselors are accessible nationwide.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Daily Mirror

4 warning signs of suicidal behaviour that are easy to miss – and what you should do

Suicide is devastating for all involved and sadly is seeing a sharp rise over the years particularly among the young, and spotting the potential early signs could be vital

The Hindu

A.P. DGP exhorts parents, institutions not to mount pressure on students

DGP Rajendranath Reddy flags of rally against suicides

The Hindu

Suicidal tendencies among teenagers a major concern, say experts

Steps to reach out to youngsters are being undertaken in the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day

AAP

Experts push for suicide 'safety planning'

Mental health experts are calling on Australians who have suicidal thoughts to look into "safety planning" on World Suicide Prevention Day.

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The Independent UK

Sheriff: Brothers' dispute led to triple murder-suicide

Authorities say a dispute between two brothers led to a triple murder and suicide last month in a North Dakota wheat field

ABC News

Safety plans key tool in suicide prevention, mental health advocates say

Suicide rates have increased by about 15 per cent, and while suicide safety planning is a proven prevention tool —many people don't know about it.

The Hindu

‘Emotional immunity’ can help prevent suicides, say experts

Members of the Indian Psychiatric Society say they are providing counselling services

Belfast Live

West Belfast woman who lost siblings to suicide helps to launch 'Wall of Hope'

"My sister was too ashamed to speak about what was going on behind closed doors, and my brother was being bullied online"

Evening Standard

World Suicide Prevention Day: Family speak out after mother refused mental health support took her own life

The grieving family of a mother who took her own life after mental health staff decided she “was not a suitable candidate for treatment” have spoken out to back a major suicide prevention campaign.

Belfast Live

West Belfast football club playing its part with mental health initiative

St Oliver Plunkett has been actively promoting suicide awareness to players, officials and parents

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh: Illness major reason for suicides in 2021, says NCRB report

Of the 8,067 deaths, 2,469 were due to health issues; family problems claimed 2,133 lives

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