suicidal thoughts

Tackling increased suicide rates: by eliminating these issues

She was found dead in her room. Reports stated that she committed suicide because she was dumped by her boyfriend. In another report, her friends and uncle stated that she decided to take her life after she was raped by the said boyfriend. She was motivated by the fact that she was a virgin and... Read More

‘Suicide contagion’: Study says teens are more likely to have suicidal thoughts after death of a friend

Suicide can be ‘contagious’ – especially among young people, according to a new study. Researchers found teenagers exposed to a school friend’s death by suicide are much more likely to consider or attempt taking their own life. The findings of the study support the idea of ‘suicide contagion’ – the concept that exposure to suicide... Read More

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