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Dutch right-to-die group fights to widen legal euthanasia boundaries

A right-to-die group told judges on Monday that a Dutch law which allows physician-assisted suicide in the Netherlands but criminalises others who help people end their own lives violates European human rights law and must be declared unlawful.

Reuters

More needs to be done to prevent suicide, says Sajid Javid, as he talks about brother’s death

The Government must do more to help prevent suicide, the former Health Secretary said on Monday, as he spoke about his brother’s death.

Evening Standard

Mum and seven-month-old baby found dead with tragic note in suspected murder-suicide

Kate Donohoe, 35, and seven-month-old Vincent were found in an upstairs bedroom by gardai in Dublin on Saturday afternoon - a friend raised the alarm after not being able to get in touch with her

Daily Mirror

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As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health

Rising suicide rates among active service members have forced the Pentagon to review the military's mental health protocols

The Independent UK

Ex-athlete in 900 mile walk for mental health after lockdown and failing marriage saw him contemplate suicide

Andy Caine, from Northumberland, is on a 900 mile walking challenge for the next 10 weeks

Chronicle Live

Dan Walker says his children must sign contracts before getting mobile phones

The former BBC presenter reveals ‘strict’ rules

The Independent UK

A parents' lawsuit accuses Amazon of selling suicide kits to teenagers

Amazon sold the food preservative sodium nitrite, which lawyers say has no household use at high purity levels, to people who later killed themselves using the substance, the suit claims.

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One million people with mental health problems ignored by NHS in 12 months

One patient said she only survived because her parents used £11,000 of their savings to put her in private care after was turned away from A&E after a suicide attempt

Daily Mirror

Life-saving medical innovations and burns treatments that came from the Bali bombings, 20 years on

Just after 11pm on October 12, 2002, terrorists detonated three suicide bombs in Bali. What happened next changed Australian emergency responses and burns treatments forever.

ABC News

Molly Russell's dad reveals heartbreaking final words to daughter before her suicide

Heartbroken Ian Russell spoke with his 14-year-old daughter Molly before she took her own life, with the teen's mum discovering her lifeless body the next morning

Daily Mirror

Instagram still hosting self-harm images after Molly Russell inquest verdict

Online content was blamed for the 14-year-old’s death yet some harmful posts remain live on site, including suicide-related content

The Guardian - UK

Those With Early Onset Dementia More Prone To Committing Suicide

People stricken by young onset dementia are up to seven times more likely to commit suicide, warns new research.

Zenger

Bali bombing survivor and AFL hero Jason McCartney on life and recovery in the spotlight

The former AFL star bears the scars of that fateful night when a suicide bomber entered Paddy's Bar in Kuta. As Australians approach the 20th anniversary of the tragedy, he has some advice.

ABC News

Derry mental health champion announces new challenge dedicated to those impacted by suicide

"It’s been a year and I’m ready for a new challenge, I want to continue my journey"

Belfast Live

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CDC researchers found that Black and Hispanic communities saw the sharpest increase in firearm deaths in the US

Evening Standard

BBC programme to explore ‘hidden epidemic’ of construction industry suicides

Construction workers set to feature on the show said there was ‘no support’ for many employees on building sites

Liverpool Echo

New guidance introduced for universities to reduce student suicides

Universities UK has shared new advice for institutions to bring student suicide rates down.

Reuters

Iran denies security forces killed 16-year-old, says she fell off roof-Iranian media

Iranian authorities have denied reports security forces killed a 16-year-old girl during protests ignited by the death of a woman in police custody, Iranian media reported on Friday, saying she committed suicide by falling off a roof.

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Coroner finds Queanbeyan teen's death was suicide linked to violent relationship

Charli Powell — a 17-year-old from Queanbeyan — was found dead in a toilet block three years ago, shortly after arguing with her partner.

Benzinga

'A Suicide Bomb': NBC Reporter Details How Musk/Twitter Deal Could Affect Midterms, Bring Trump Back To The Social Platform

News that Elon Musk submitted another bid to purchase micro-blogging platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) sparked renewed discussion

The Independent UK

William expresses shock at rise in young people contemplating suicide

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited a suicide prevention charity in north Belfast on a day of engagements in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Live

Kate Middleton confronted by woman who says ‘Ireland belongs to the Irish’ during Belfast walkabout

The woman reached out and shook Kate’s hand and while doing so said: “Nice to meet you but it would be better if it was when you were in your own country.”

The Independent UK

Woman tells Kate ‘Ireland belongs to the Irish’ during Belfast walkabout

The Independent UK

Universities urged to do more to prevent student suicide

‘Universities can help save lives when they adopt a proactive response to suicide prevention,’ sector leader says

The Denver Post

Overdoses, homicides and suicides drove Colorado’s teen death rate up more than 60% over last decade

DENVER, Colo. — Colorado high school students were significantly more likely to die in 2020 than in 2010, despite signs that, in many ways, teens are now better off.

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