Reach out for help, urge mental health groups

Saras taking part in a suicide prevention event before the pandemic. She says many of the calls to Befrienders Penang are from people suffering from work problems as well as retirees who feel they are a burden. — Filepic

ABOUT 50% of the callers to Befrienders Penang last year were working adults aged between 31 to 60.

So far this year, this age group is still the largest segment but there has also been a marked increase in callers aged 60 and above.