Stop the silent stalker of suicideThere's a silent stalker in our midst that is claiming precious young lives. It so happened that just hours apart two talented, gifted young graduate students, continents apart died of suicide. Statistics show that suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst university students. To do that, we need to normalise and humanise mental health – to destigmatise mental health. For help, contact:Lifeline: 0861 322 322SADAG helpline: 0800 567 567 or sms 31393Mental Health Information Centre (MHIC): 021 938 9229 or email mhic@sun.ac.zaFor information:WHO's website on mental healthSA Federation for Mental HealthSADAGMHICRead more on: suicide | mental health

Source: News 24 March 24, 2019 06:56 UTC