Tag: suicide

PREVIEW – Attempted suicide on the quest for happiness

Entertainment

Deadline News Journalist - July 26, 2018

Writer, broadcaster and artist Byron Vincent attempted suicide whilst trying to make a show about happiness. In 2015, he and his best mate Dave decided...

Twin brother of mystery suicide footballer demands more cash for mental health problems

In Brief

Kirsty Stewart - March 14, 2018

THE twin brother of a tragic young footballer who took his own life has urged the government and NHS to give more help to...

Son ordered to quit council home where he found bodies of suicide pact parents

Community

Deadline News Journalist - July 27, 2017

A GRIEVING son was threatened with homelessness by heartless council chiefs just days after his parents died in a suicide pact. David and Patricia Barraclough...

Family of tragic dad left paralysed after attempted suicide bid battle to “give him a voice”

In Brief

Kirsty Stewart - February 2, 2017

A TRAGIC dad has been left totally paralysed and unable to communicate following a failed suicide bid. Jai Sharkey tried to hang himself but was...

Mum of suicide teen wants law change to stop GPs prescribing to teens

In Brief

Kirsty Stewart - November 11, 2016

THE grieving mother of a 16-year-old suicide victim is campaigning for a ban on GPs handing powerful prescription drugs to youngsters without parental consent. Britney...

Scots suicides are down

Health

Deadline News Journalist - August 21, 2015

THE Scottish suicide rate reduced by 17.8% between the periods 2000-2004 and 2010-2014, according to new figures published today. The statistics, published by ISD Scotland...

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