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Former US Marine jailed in Venezuela attempts suicide, is hospitalized in Caracas

Matthew Heath, a former U.S. Marine jailed under terrorism charges by the Nicolàs Maduro regime in Venezuela, has been hospitalized after trying to take his life on Saturday by using a piece of porcelain broken off from a sink to try to cut his veins, persons close to his defense…

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Mercy killing scientist acquired illicit Kiwi passport to skip country

NZ-born Sean Davison had a stash of fake and duplicate passports ready so he could avoid a lengthy jail sentence for aiding the suicides of three severely disabled men.

Newsroom.co.nz

Heartbroken mum shares final video of son before he was 'shot dead by his dad'

Greyson Kessler was found dead alongside his father John Stacey, 47, in May last year in what police believe to be a murder-suicide

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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

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

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

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…

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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.

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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

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

Off-duty NYPD officer dies by suicide in his Long Island home

An off-duty NYPD officer died by suicide in his Long Island home, police said Sunday.

Tribune News Service

Sexual assaults, racism and suicide attempts — life at the hands of Australia's child protection system

More than 700 people from around the country have come forward with concerns about Australia's failing child protection system. These are their shocking claims.

ABC News

Temple priest held for raping woman

She later died by suicide

The Hindu

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

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Daily Mirror

The men-only gym raising thousands to combat male suicide epidemic

The Training Club, in Washington, Tyne & Wear, which is the UK’s only personal training gym that is male-only, raised the money across International Men’s Health Week

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Ashington man 'confessed' to killing terminally ill wife while high on drugs in Cyprus

It is alleged David Hunter killed his terminally ill wife Janice following a suicide pact. It is understood he made the admission to police while heavily intoxicated

ABC News

Zak Williams, son of Robin Williams, to share mental health insights at Albury Wodonga Winter Solstice

Deeply kind and always curious is how Zak Williams remembers his dad, acclaimed actor and comedian Robin Williams, as he uses his lived experience of loss to advocate for mental health.

Daily Mirror

Brit 'confessed' to killing wife while so high on drugs he didn't recognise family

It is alleged David Hunter killed his terminally ill wife Janice following a suicide pact. It is understood the man made an admission to police while he was heavily intoxicated

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Nottingham Post

Mum's tribute to 'best friend' daughter who took her own life

She was "vibrant, chatty, and very very caring."

The Hindu

Malayalam short film ‘Chilappol Daivam’ draws attention to the impact of cyber-bullying

The hard-hitting film is a tribute to an orthopaedic surgeon in Kerala, says director Vishnu Raj

Daily Record

Scots dad to take on massive 1,200-mile trek from Land’s End to John O’Groats in memory of tragic son

"We want to open up conversations about suicide and bring it into the light"

ABC News

Grieving Kalgoorlie families plead for new mental health unit in wake of tragic deaths

Kalgoorlie's suicide rate is among the highest in Australia, but despite a $5.7-billion surplus the WA government is yet to commit to a new mental health facility that a coroner says is crucial for the region.

ABC News

Living with schizophrenia made easier for central Queensland man thanks to help from citizen advocate

Gary Fry manages the symptoms of his severe mental illness with a monthly injection. People living with the condition have a one-in-10 chance of dying by suicide.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council committee OKs extending benefits to families of first responders committing suicide

The Finance Committee OK’d an ordinance that would grant to surviving spouses of police officers and firefighters who have died by suicide since Jan. 1, 2018 the same benefits afforded to families of first-responders killed in the line of duty.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire man scores with charity football match

Liam Scullion is hosting Sunday's game in memory of his uncle.

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