In the past decade, suicide has gained prominence as a global problem of epidemic proportions. Studies summarized in the World Suicide Report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014 indicate that each year over 800,000 people lose their…
The recent suicide of a prominent physician in Brisbane, Australia sent reverberations of shock among the medical fraternity globally. Sadly, this has been seen time and time again. Suicide, especially in Asian societies is a taboo topic. Unfortunately, this is…
The term suicide survivors refer to the family members and close acquaintances of someone who died from suicide. In some ways, coping with the loss of someone close and dear to suicide is experientially identical to coping with death due…
At the age of 35, I’ve lost five friends. Out of the five, two were from accidents. One accidental. Another, self-inflicted. I am sure like many of you out there, mental health is an issue that is close to heart.…
Prakata dari MMG Tarikh 10 September telah dipilih sebagai Hari Mencegah Bunuh Diri Sedunia (World Suicide Prevention Day) dengan harapan dapat mengurangkan kejadian tragis ini melalui peningkatan kesedaran orang ramai. ‘Connect, communicate and care’ merupakan tema WSPD 2016. Menyambungkan individu-individu…
The simplest definition of patient safety is the prevention of errors and adverse event to patients associated with health care. Patient suicide or attempted suicide resulting in serious disability while being cared for in a healthcare facility is one of…
Suicide has been approximated to be the cause of death for one million people each year, representing a global mortality rate of 16 people per 100,000, or one death in every 40 seconds. Unfortunately, it has also been projected that…