Decriminalising suicide essential in mental health fight


This reenactment shows how a man was saved from his attempted suicide by jumping off the Penang Bridge. A total of 1,080 suicide attempts were recorded last year. — Filepic

In my column last month on teaching children about mental health in school, I wrote about the suicide of a nine-year-old girl.

Since then, we have read about – or in some cases, seen – at least three incidents of suicide.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Mental health , suicide

   

Next In Health

Stroke: Timing and rehabilitation critical to regain lost function
Could scurvy, the result of vitamin C deficiency, be returning?
Pneumonia is top killer in Malaysia for 2023, with over 18,000 fatalities
Be aware of changes in your breasts
Your options when it comes to breast cancer surgery
Do you get painful bunions on your feet? Here's how to manage them
Are more people harming themselves?
Newer mpox strain appears to hit girls harder
Designing hospitals to promote patient well-being
Can pregnant women drink raw milk?

Others Also Read