SA’s COVID-19 infections now at 1,655, with 11 confirmed deaths
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Spike in US teen suicides after '13 Reasons Why' release: study
The series was met with concern when it aired in March 2017, with health and education professionals fearing the content was potentially harmful for vulnerable populations, such as adolescents.
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Sophie Turner contemplated suicide during early 'Game of Thrones' fame
The 23-year-old actress stars as Sansa Stark in the HBO fantasy drama and went through her much of teenage years on the show..
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Counsellors sent to Tshwane primary school after ‘bullied’ pupil takes own life
The department confirmed on Tuesday the 13-year-old girl died by suicide on Monday after a grade seven pupil threatened to distribute a nude video of her.
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Simon Webbe opens up about losing brother
Simon Webbe has opened up on the tragic death of his brother, who took his own life, two months ago.
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Sarah Hyland admits health issues made her suicidal
The 28-year-old actress has opened up about her depression which affected her when she had a secret second kidney transplant after her first one failed, and now she has spoken candidly about low she got.
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Woman blows herself up near police station in Chechen capital Grozny - RIA
Nobody else was killed or injured in the blast, RIA said. No other details were immediately available.
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'Govt must do more to help young people with mental health'
Mental health awareness among young people is being highlighted in the wake of the Life Esidimeni tragedy, in which more than 140 psychiatric patients died.
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[LISTEN] Depression under spotlight after yet another death at Wits
Professor Ahmed Bawa says universities are trying to ramp up their services but are faced with some challenges.
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[OPINION] HHP and the cultural stigma of depression
Haji Mohamed Dawjee says the haunting cultural stigma of depression has no season. It sticks around, rain or shine, it has your bags packed and ready for the inevitable guilt trip.
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UP students to march against rising suicide levels
The student body SRC says over 20 students attempted taking their lives this year.
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Verne Troyer's death ruled as suicide
The American actor - who is best known for playing Mini-Me in the 'Austin Powers' movies - died in April at the age of 49 and a coroner in Los Angeles has now confirmed that he passed away because of the effects of alcohol.
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[WATCH] Giving up hope: My suicide confession
As Wednesday marks World Mental Health Day, Leeto Khoza speaks about his long struggle with depression.
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Man jumps from 6th floor of Discovery building in Sandton
A caller shares their eyewitness account of the incident at the Discovery building in Sandton.
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Safety issues raised after parliamentary official shoots himself
Democratic Alliance Chief Whip John Steenhuisen says the incident goes beyond firearm control and is also about the general wellness of employees.
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Lil Wayne made suicide attempt at 12
The 35-year-old rapper shot himself in the chest after finding a gun in his mother's house.
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Traffic chief's stop to assist fellow motorist turns into traumatic experience
Cape Town Traffic Chief Kenny Africa discovered a sad fate when he stopped to assist a motorist on the N2.
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World Suicide Prevention Day: Suicide ‘completed’ every hour in SA
Reports indicate South Africa has a suicide rate of 14 per 100,000 people, which is higher than other African countries.
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Rhodes University SRC saddened by death of student Khensani Maseko
It is alleged that Maseko committed suicide after she was raped in May this year.
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Lady Gaga apologises over Zombie Boy death comments
The 32-year-old pop star has sent her "deepest condolences" to the family and friends of the heavily tattooed model and said sorry for speaking 'too soon'.
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[OPINION] Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge
The news of the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain was disturbing. Why is it so hard to know who might commit suicide?
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David Spade 'can't believe' sister-in-law Kate Spade is dead
The 53-year-old actor took to his social networking sites shortly after it was announced on Tuesday that the fashion designer had tragically been found dead in her New York apartment.
