Friday, January 29, 2016

World Health Organization : Information related with Suicide & It's Prevention

Suicide is the act of deliberately killing oneself. Risk factors for suicide include mental disorder (such as depression, personality disorder, alcohol dependence, or schizophrenia), and some physical illnesses, such as neurological disorders, cancer, and HIV infection. There are effective strategies and interventions for the prevention of suicide.

Following is the WHO's link for all information related with Suicide & It's Prevention.

http://www.who.int/topics/suicide/en/

SAVE | Suicide prevention information, suicide, depression awareness

SAVE | Suicide prevention information, suicide, depression awareness

Farmer suicide series: Tribune readers wish to extend help

Farmer suicide series: Tribune readers wish to extend help: CHANDIGARH: The Tribune series on suffering families of farmers in Punjab who have committed suicide has evoked tremendous response from readers, many of who have expressed a wish to extend help. Family contacts are given here. (UPDATED January 23)