Integrated care can help prevent suicide among substance users: shutterstock There is strong evidence that people with substance use problems often also have other psychiatric disorders such as depression and psychosis, that in turn is linked to suicidal behaviour. Those who do not receive help are at a higher risk of committing suicide than the general population. More than … [Read more...] about Integrated care can help prevent suicide among substance users | The Conversation
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Lovers’ quarrel ends in suicide
Lovers’ quarrel ends in suicide: Kimberley - A lovers’ quarrel ended in tragedy when the body of a 43-year-old man was found hanging in a house in Promised Land on Monday morning. The body of Willem Seekoei was found by his girlfriend, Agnes Morobane, shortly after 10am on Monday, following what is believed to have been a suicide. Morobane looked on in disbelief as police … [Read more...] about Lovers’ quarrel ends in suicide
Unpacking claims that Mozambique suffers from a very high suicide rate | The Conversation
Unpacking claims that Mozambique suffers from a very high suicide rate: In sub Saharan Africa causes of death, such as suicide, have been neglected. Rafiq Sarlie/FlickrThree years ago the World Health Organisation launched the first ever world suicide report and claimed that Mozambique had the highest suicide rate in Africa at 27.4 per 100,000 people. The Conversation Africa’s … [Read more...] about Unpacking claims that Mozambique suffers from a very high suicide rate | The Conversation
How social factors drive up suicide rates among pregnant women | The Conversation
How social factors drive up suicide rates among pregnant women: Pregnant women in South Africa who live in poor communities are more likely to consider or attempt suicide than the general population. Mike Hutchings/ReutersPregnant women in South Africa who live in poor communities are more likely to consider or attempt suicide than the general population. That’s a key finding … [Read more...] about How social factors drive up suicide rates among pregnant women | The Conversation
Golfing fraternity left reeling by Westner suicide
Golfing fraternity left reeling by Westner suicide: Former World Cup winning South African golfer Wayne Westner died on Wednesday in what is believed to be a suicide at a golf course on the South Coast. Westner's death has left fellow golfers and the Sunshine Tour devastated. Read the full article by here: Johannesburg, South Africa News Submit and get free press releases … [Read more...] about Golfing fraternity left reeling by Westner suicide
