Tag: Suicide cases

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15 December 2023
Letter

The Aftermath Of Suicide And Its Impact On Loved Ones — Serena In

In the aftermath of a traumatic loss, it is natural that people find it awkward and painful to talk about their grief. To counter this, we need to create more awareness that it is okay to talk about what they are going through, and to create a safe environment for them to do so.
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20 October 2023
Malaysia

MOH Employs Under 4% Of Malaysia’s Registered Counsellors

There are 9,562 licensed and registered counsellors in Malaysia, of which only 369, or 3.9%, work in MOH, says Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The government has extended the contracts of 200 contract counsellors, who were hired in 2020, until Aug 2025.
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20 September 2023
World

WHO: Decriminalisation Reduced Deaths By Suicide In Singapore

WHO's new suicide policy brief highlights a Singapore case study, where deaths by suicide dropped 45% in the nine months post-decriminalisation in 2020. Singapore police play a vital role as first-line responders for suicidal ideation or suicide attempts.