Tag: suicide
New action plan launched to address mental health, suicide
The approach to addressing mental health and suicide issues in Guyana is set to transform, following the launch of the ... Read More
Investigations ongoing into child suicide at city school
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, through the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) has taken immediate steps to ... Read More
Multi-stakeholder collaboration the way forward for suicide prevention – Min Anthony
Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony As we continue to observe World Suicide Prevention Day, Minister of Health, Hon. ... Read More
Suicide affects everybody; suicide is not an option
─ Mental Health Unit’s focus for 2019 World Suicide Prevention Day ─ Georgetown, Reg. 5 to host awareness activities DPI, ... Read More
Press release – Suicide in Baramita
GEORGETOWN, MOPH – Director of the Mental Health  Dr. Util Richmond-Thomas is challenging suicide figures in Baramita Barima/Waini (Region One) ... Read More
‘Parenting’ must be factored into UG’s Psychology curriculum – stakeholders
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, November 16, 2017 A symposium, focusing on Youth Violence, Suicide and Professional Psychology, was held to gather ... Read More
UG hosts symposium to address suicide and youth violence
DPI, Guyana, Thursday, November 09, 2017 The University of Guyana (UG) in collaboration with the Caribbean Alliance of National Psychological ... Read More
Matarkai, Region One Sub-district sees 40% reduction in social issues
DPI, GUYANA, Sunday, October 29, 2017 Suicide, teenage pregnancy, school dropouts, rape and incest are on the decrease in the ... Read More
Region One students rally against suicide
DPI/GINA, GUYANA, Monday, May 29, 2017 Hundreds of students from Mabaruma in Region One came together on Thursday, and joined ... Read More
Public Health Ministry, NOGs team-up to tackle attempted suicide cases in Region Two
GINA, GUYANA, Friday, May 12, 2017 The Government is heightening its work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and other agencies in ... Read More