10 September, was known as the World Suicide Prevention Day.
South Africa has the eighth-highest suicide rate in the world. In SA, a bout
31% of teen suicide attempts required medical treatment – and 17% of
teenagers have attempted suicide, with 15.6% having made a plan to do it.
In addition, 9% of all unnatural youth deaths are caused by suicide.
How do you know if a family member, friend or colleague is contemplating
suicide and what is it you can do about it?

To talk to us
Casey Chambers
Operations Director – SA Depression and Anxiety Group