Suicide

2023 - 1 - 10

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Autistic Son Killer's Suicide Leaves Habeas Issue Unresolved (Bloomberg Law)

The US Supreme Court was asked to settle a question in habeas cases that has divided appellate courts and made it harder for state prisoners in some parts ...

The multimillionaire pharmaceutical executive, who was convicted of first degree manslaughter in 2014 for killing her autistic son, had sought a new trial. Today: a look at the standard for habeas claims.

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Eskom shuts off electricity amidst possible suicide situation in Cape ... (CapeTown ETC)

Eskom has temporarily shut down electricity in Brackenfell after a suspect was allegedly chased and subsequently climbed up a pylon on Cecil Morgan Drive in ...

Eskom has temporarily shut down electricity in Brackenfell after a suspect was allegedly chased and subsequently climbed up a pylon on Cecil Morgan Drive in Brackenfell South. City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Jermain Carelse told News24 that a technical rescue team and a hydraulic platform were sent to the scene in an attempt to bring the man down safely. UPDATE: The 34-year-old man who climbed up a pylon on Cecil Morgan Drive in Brackenfell South on Sunday was eventually lured down in the sweltering heat during a rescue operation.

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Jharkhand: Ramgarh police arrest lover in married woman's suicide ... (Lagatar English)

Ramgarh, Jan 10: The police on Monday arrested Manjeet Mahto, a resident of Barkagaon, Hazaribag for instigating her lover to commit suicide in November ...

The station in charge said that as evidence, the police will present the footage of the video call of abetment to suicide in the court. Moreover, a screen recording of the video call was made. On November 26, Payal had to attend the wedding of her uncle’s son. During the call, Manjeet instigated her to commit suicide. However, in course of the investigation, it was found that the deceased Payal had a love affair with her neighbour Manjeet before her marriage. The newly married woman committed suicide at the instigation of her lover.

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Death of ex-NFL receiver Charles Johnson ruled a suicide by ... (Yahoo Sports)

Former NFL and Colorado receiver Charles E. Johnson had a toxic amount of drugs in his system when he died in July 2022, according to new report.

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Suicide support group in North Somerset (North Somerset Council)

The group, which meets in Weston-super-Mare on the first Tuesday evening of each month, is run by Pete's Dragons – an award-winning charity specialising in ...

Just try it and see how it feels for you. Once a month for a couple of hours we meet, take a little walk outside, we stop for a cup of something and there is always cake. We might talk about the person we have lost. “I would encourage anybody who has been bereaved by suicide to simply try attending a peer support group. “The group is friendly and relaxed. I put things off for a while as I didn’t know how I would feel meeting other people, but when I turned up it was such a relief!

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£25000 raised for suicide prevention charity in memory of Will Lowther (The Cumberland & Westmorland Herald)

Will's parents, Jim and Vanessa Lowther, along with Lowther Castle and Gardens, have pledged their support to the charity which works to save the lives of men ...

Lowther Castle will also host and contribute to fundraising events on behalf of the charity. Jim and Vanessa said: “It is a tragic fact that suicide can happen to any family, rural or city-based. Despite fighting courageously for years with his inner demons, he took his own life.

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Kiwi golfer plays 607 holes in 10 days for suicide awareness (1 News)

Matt Wallbank played at courses all around Aotearoa during his "607 Holes for Hope" campaign with the number representing the number of suicides in NZ in ...

At the time of writing, Wallbank has raised almost $18,000 for the charity with some donations coming from golfers who "by chance" played rounds with Wallbank midway through the campaign. It's not the first time Wallbank has set himself a challenge to raise awareness. ["the Kiwi Caddy"](https://www.instagram.com/thekiwicaddy/) has just finished a marathon effort on some of New Zealand's premier courses in a bid to raise funds for suicide awareness in Aotearoa.

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US suicide prevention hotline 988 sees increase in calls: reports (Fox News)

The new Suicide and Crisis lifeline went live six months ago and the number of calls, texts and chats that have been initiated since have poured in.

[CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products) [passage of bipartisan legislation](https://www.foxnews.com/politics) in 2020. In fact, the centers field over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages. "It does let us know that people are struggling, people are having a hard time. [Veterans Crisis Line](https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/military/veterans) took 450,000 calls, texts and chats, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, also. [NEW US SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE 988 LAUNCHE](https://www.foxnews.com/health/new-us-suicide-prevention-hotline-launched)

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Callers keep flooding 988 mental health, suicide line (STAT)

Calls show no signs of slowing into this year, with counselors answering 3869 calls on New Year's Eve and the first day of 2023.

While the federal government has poured millions of dollars into the project, states are expected to take over the operation and funding of the 988 line — just as they do with 911 emergency call services. In November, Washington became the first state to launch a mental health crisis line dedicated to American Indian and Alaska Native people. The Veterans Crisis Line — callers can press “1” after texting or calling 988 to reach it — has fielded 450,000 calls, texts and chat messages, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Calls show no signs of slowing into this year, with counselors answering 3,869 calls on New Year’s Eve and the first day of 2023 — a 30% increase compared to the previous holiday. The new 988 number is designed to be as easy to remember as 911. “We don’t trust in a lot of government programs. Having fellow American Indians answer those calls is crucial, because those familiar with the culture can immediately decode some terms that others cannot, said Rochelle Williams, the tribal operations manager for Volunteers of America Western Washington, which oversees the call center. Williams wants to add chat and text options next. “Quite frankly, lives depend on it,” Coder said. The number of centers answering calls in Spanish grew from three to seven last year. A pilot line dedicated to LGBTQ youth started taking calls in September. “It does let us know that people are struggling, people are having a hard time.

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Probe begins into Madhya Pradesh Dalit boy's alleged suicide (Hindustan Times)

In a note, the 14-year-old student purportedly blamed his Brahmin teacher's harassment and abuse for the suicide.

He was about to join the school on January 2 after winter vacation,” said the principal. The principal said the boy was called to his room where he was counselled. “He was a house captain and also the class monitor.

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Callers keep flooding 988 mental health, suicide helpline (Drgnews)

HYATTSVILLE, Md. (AP) - The 988 mental health and suicide prevention helpline has quickly expanded its reach i...

While the federal government has poured millions of dollars into the project, states are expected to take over the operation and funding of the 988 line — just as they do with 911 emergency call services. In November, Washington became the first state to launch a mental health crisis line dedicated to American Indian and Alaska Native people. The Veterans Crisis Line — callers can press “1” after texting or calling 988 to reach it — has fielded 450,000 calls, texts and chat messages, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Calls show no signs of slowing into this year, with counselors answering 3,869 calls on New Year’s Eve and the first day of 2023 — a 30 percent increase compared to the previous holiday. The number of centers answering calls in Spanish grew from three to seven last year. A pilot line dedicated to LGBTQ youth started taking calls in September. Having fellow American Indians answer those calls is crucial, because those familiar with the culture can immediately decode some terms that others cannot, said Rochelle Williams, the tribal operations manager for Volunteers of America Western Washington, which oversees the call center. [around-the-clock phone launched last summer](https://apnews.com/article/mental-health-hotline-988-ac50f02b74b8b89be5592be3f3605ff5), it built on the existing network that staffed the old national lifeline, 1-800-273-8255. (AP) — The 988 mental health and suicide prevention helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched. The number of centers answering calls from Spanish grew from three to seven by the end of last year. The helpline was created with bipartisan support in Congress and just under $1 billion in federal funds. And plans are underway to keep the momentum going, expanding the service even further.

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Missouri 988 hotline helps callers with suicide prevention and more (Columbia Missourian)

A pair of crisis lifeline awareness wristbands is displayed on a conference room table on Thursday at Burrell Behavioral Health Center in Columbia. In Nov. 2022 ...

There is no set structure for this part of the conversation, it is dependent upon crisis counselors making a connection with the caller. Crisis counselors at the Burrell call center in Springfield are qualified mental health professionals. They want to talk to a human.” She also directs the Emergency Room Enhancement program and the Community Behavioral Health Liaisons program in the region. While crisis counselors work from home, during their shift they are all on Zoom together, ready to help each other with especially difficult choices and situations. [The Missouri Department of Mental Health](https://dmh.mo.gov/media/pdf/988-coverage-map) operates six crisis call centers and a text line in Missouri for the 988 program. Burrell’s answer rate in November was 98%, which is higher than any other center in the state, Kessler said. They stay on the line until the caller has been reached by emergency services. The answer to the last question is often yes. [report](https://data.hrsa.gov/geo) on health professional shortage areas found that in Missouri only 12% of mental health care needs are met. According to the The answers to these questions are vital in determining the next steps.

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Since switch to 988, suicide hotline busier than ever; experts say MN ... (KARE11.com)

Since switching to a more simplified number, experts say there have been more calls, texts and chats, but many are still being answered out of state.

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Ranchi: Girl student commits suicide in hostel, probe on - Lagatar ... (Lagatar English)

Ranchi, Jan 11: An 18-year-old student Shagufta Parveen committed suicide in her hostel by hanging herself on Wednesday morning. The incident took place at ...

Hostel management informed the police about the incident. I have asked officials of Lalpur police station to probe the matter properly,” Ahmed said. Ranchi, Jan 11: An 18-year-old student Shagufta Parveen committed suicide in her hostel by hanging herself on Wednesday morning.

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Alaska Army suicides drop as leaders push programs to improve ... (Alaska Public Media News)

Numbers provided by the 11th Airborne Division, covering both Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, list one confirmed ...

“That this is the place to come, and you can thrive here,” he said. “We just had negative, I think, 47 a few weeks ago, so this facility is another huge indoor space that is drastically needed that our soldiers and families can utilize.” “You know there’s a difference in being in contact with somebody and being connected with somebody,” Pennell said. Plus, the Army says it’s continuing to invest in quality-of-life facilities at its Alaska posts. Being connected is when you care enough to stop and talk to the person and find out what’s going on in their life, what kind of stressors they’re dealing with and how that can be helped.” “(Mission 100) dictates that 100% percent of our soldiers, every single soldier, gets wellness counseling from military and family life counselors to make sure that everybody has a chance to experience counseling, to understand that it’s nothing to be afraid of,” Pennell said.

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