Nigeria moves to decriminalize suicide attempts
Nigeria plans to decriminalize attempted suicide, shifting it from a criminal offense to a public health issue while experts urge expanded access to mental…
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Suicide attempt to be decriminalized
Nigeria records about 300,000 suicide attempts annually, with at least 7,000 deaths.
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Parental vigilance urged amid rising suicide cases
Philippine National Police chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. orders stronger coordination with schools and communities after a sharp rise in suicide and…
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Missing student found dead near Atugan bridge in Bukidnon
A student earlier reported missing was found dead near Atugan Bridge in Bukidnon. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Student confirmed to have jumped from LRT station, LRMC says
LRMC confirms a male student died after jumping from the LRT-1 Fernando Poe Jr. station platform. Authorities continue their investigation into the incident.
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Hindi binigyan ng pera ng nanay, tumalon sa ilog
Isang 22-anyos na delivery rider ang tumalon sa ilog sa Valenzuela matapos magtampo sa pagagalit ng kanyang ina. Natagpuan at nailigtas ng pulis.
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Kamatayan ni Cabral, tuloy na iniimbestigahan at tinuturing na pagpapatiwakal
Sabi ng PNP na maaaring suicide ang dahilan ng pagkamatay ng dating DPWH USec. na si Maria Catalina Cabral, ngunit tuloy pa rin ang imbestigasyon at…
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Unified 911 saves lives in mental health crises
PNP data show about 2,000 suicide deaths in early 2025 as DILG cites Unified 911’s use in mental health emergencies.
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16-year-old boy dies after jumping into Marikina River
A 16-year-old Grade 11 student, Axelzeth Pejana, died after allegedly jumping into the Marikina River. Investigation is ongoing.
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Israel attack survivor dies by suicide
Israel mourns Roei Shalev, a survivor of the October 7 Hamas attack on the Nova music festival, who died by suicide, sparking calls for stronger mental health…
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Rising Baguio youth suicide cases linked to tech
Baguio City faces a worrying rise in youth suicides, with 35 cases recorded so far in 2025. Health officials link the surge to mental health struggles worsened…
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Suicide cases rise in Baguio City
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Heavy traffic foils suicide try
Heavy traffic and alert motorists saved a distressed 26-year-old man from jumping off Ysalina Bridge in Cagayan de Oro, prompting swift intervention and mental…
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DILG: Missing student likely died by suicide
‘We still need the report of the final autopsy, but findings point to suicide.’
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