Tag: suicide

New action plan launched to address mental health, suicide

New action plan launched to address mental health, suicide

- April 10, 2024

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

Investigations ongoing into child suicide at city school

- June 5, 2021

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

Multi-stakeholder collaboration the way forward for suicide prevention – Min Anthony

- September 11, 2020

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

Suicide affects everybody; suicide is not an option

- September 9, 2019

─ 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

Press release – Suicide in Baramita

- September 30, 2018

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

‘Parenting’ must be factored into UG’s Psychology curriculum – stakeholders

- November 16, 2017

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

UG hosts symposium to address suicide and youth violence

- November 9, 2017

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

Matarkai, Region One Sub-district sees 40% reduction in social issues

- October 29, 2017

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

Region One students rally against suicide

- May 29, 2017

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

Public Health Ministry, NOGs team-up to tackle attempted suicide cases in Region Two

- May 12, 2017

GINA, GUYANA, Friday, May 12, 2017 The Government is heightening its work with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and other agencies in ... Read More