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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…

France 24

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 Hindu

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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…

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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 Guardian - AU

Caste discrimination survey in IIT-Delhi commenced and withdrawn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 Hindu

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

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

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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 Guardian - AU

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

The Independent UK

Ozempic, weight-loss ‘wonder drug’, under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims

Ozempic has not shown increased risk of suicidal ideation in trials, but some users say it harmed their mental health.

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Two college girl students found dead in Nalgonda

Two B.Sc. students, Shivani and Manisha, in Nalgonda district died by suicide after consuming pesticide. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident. Parents are unaware of any motive. Suicide intervention centre Roshni in Hyderabad provides emotional support (8142020033/44).

The Guardian - AU

More than half of Australian families report higher than normal distress due to cost of living

Survey findings described as a ‘warning sign’ of the risk of distress being felt in households converting into suicide rates

The Hindu

Sugar Minister comes under attack from BJP for his remarks on farmers’ suicides

Slamming the Congress government for delaying declaring drought in the State, BJP leaders on Wednesday took exception to the statement of Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil, who has said farmer suicides increased after compensation amount was hiked for such deaths.

The Hindu

Journalist found dead in garden in Kalaburagi

K.N. Reddy, senior journalist, ends life in Kalaburagi garden. Prima facie, a case of suicide. Passionate about green cover, planted thousands of saplings. Authored biographies of J.H. Patel & Mallikarjun Kharge. Opened school in Raichur, but closed due to COVID-19.

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Storing guns away from home could reduce suicides, but there are legal hurdles

New ideas like "safe storage maps" show gun owners where to put their firearms in safekeeping if a mental health crisis happens. The idea has support, but obstacles are in the way in some states.

The National (Scotland)

Slight increase in Scotland’s suicide rates in 2022, figures show

Scotland’s suicide rates for 2022 saw a small increase to 762 probable deaths, figures published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) revealed.

Newcastle Herald

Community steps crucial to keep suicide at bay

On Friday, Lifeline will hold its Out of The Shadows Walk from Dixon Park to Merewether baths.

The Hindu

Man stabs mother, wife, daughter

Man in Palakkada attempted suicide after stabbing wife, mother & daughter. All admitted to hospital, two in serious condition. Sajeev, 35, suffering mental illness. Help available on State's helpline 104, Maithri's 0484-2540530, Thanal's 0495-2760000 & DISHA's 1056.

The Guardian - UK

South Korean teachers stage walkout over harassment by parents and students

Thousands of staff attend rally in Seoul demanding better protection amid spate of teacher suicides

Texas Observer

‘Heartbreaking’: Anti-Trans Healthcare Law Takes Effect in Texas

Despite ACLU win in lower court, an appeal by the state means transgender kids and their families will feel the devastating effects of the ban.

The Hindu

IIT-Delhi student dies by suicide, second case in two months

A 21-year-old student of B.Tech final year at the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi died by suicide, the second incident of suicide on the campus in last two months

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