NGO Calls for the Decriminalization of Suicide in Malawi
Connect Plus Resource Institute (CPRI) – an organization dedicated to promote mental health and wellness, and champion suicide prevention, helping save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide – has called for the decriminalization of suicide in Malawi. CPRI executive director Dennis Mwafulirwa argued in an interview with Nyasa Times on Saturday that […]
Bomet Girl Suicide After Humiliation Over Menses
Friday, September 6, 2019, started off as a normal school day for 14-year-old Jackline Chepngeno. She rose with high energy, took a shower, enjoyed her breakfast and trekked to Kabiangek Primary School in Konoin Sub-County, Bomet County. In high moods and at peace with herself, Jackline, a Standard Six pupil, enjoyed lessons until the third […]
Suicide Cases On The Rise In Malawi
Government and youth rights groups are expressing worry over the increase of suicide cases in the country, especially that the youth are most hit. According to police statistics, there were 133 suicide cases between September last year and June this year, affecting people of the age blanket 16 to 40. Youth civil rights activist Lucky […]
Woman Throws Baby In Raging River To Keep Husband
A woman from Thuita area in Tharaka-Nithi County was on Friday evening apprehended by residents and handed over to the police in Chuka for reportedly throwing her 18-month-old baby into River Ruguti. Thuita assistant chief, Charles Mugendi said Ms Jenifer Mumbi threw her baby, Reagan Mwenda into the swollen river at around 5pm. He said […]
25-Year-Old Nigerian Migrant Commits Suicide In Italy
A 25-year-old Nigerian man identified as Prince Jerry killed himself in Italy after authorities denied him a residence permit. Jerry’s funeral was held Friday morning, at the Chiesa dell’Annunziata in Genoa. Prince Jerry was a chemistry graduate and was continuing his studies at a University having arrived from Libya on a boat two and a […]
MAKING IT BETTER: Talking About Suicides
Reading about the recent spate of suicides of celebrities in the UK and US has really struck a chord with me. It was only a few weeks ago I was writing about the increase in death of our younger generation. Hearing about the suicide of a very successful fashion designer, Kate Spade at 55 who […]
From Kate Spade, To Anthony Bourdain And Many Others – This Suicide Alarm
Deaths by suicide, like the ones of designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain this week, are tragic reminders that mental health issues don’t discriminate based on success. Mental health problems can hide in plain sight ― sometimes to loved ones or even to the person who suffers from them. A new study published by […]
KZN Cop Commits Suicide After Shooting, Wounding Wife
A policeman has shot and killed himself and left his wife injured following a domestic dispute in Chetty’s Hill in Tongaat, Kwazulu-Natal, Reaction Unit SA said on Sunday. The husband apparently went to see his wife who prepares meals at a mission next to a church in the area on Sunday morning, Reaction Unit SA […]
What You Need To Know About The Link Between Sleeping Pills And Suicide
Prescriptions sleeping pills are common. As many as four percent of U.S. adults ― that’s nearly 10 million people ― use them, according to a 2013 estimate from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But they also come with some fairly alarming potential side effects. The medication guide for Ambien, for example, warns that potential side […]
Woman Commits Suicide Over Argument With husband
The wife of a Naval Rating officer committed suicide over a misunderstanding with her husband at Igando area of Lagos State. The deceased, Mrs Omojoye, reportedly left home on Sunday, saying she was going to church. Apprehension set in when she did not return home. Her husband, Seaman Band Omojoye, reportedly went to the church, […]
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