Recession blamed for 43% increase in suicides

RECORDED suicides increased by 43% in the first three months of 2009, figures have revealed. Read the full article here

The ‘ghosting’ of prisoners must stop

The practice of constantly shifting vulnerable prisoners around the penal system is expensive, cruel and potentially deadly Read the full article here

Suicide is never painless

THE TRAGIC death of boxer Darren Sutherland has once again opened the Pandora’s Box of young male suicide in Ireland, particularly in the 15-35 age groups, writes HARRY BARRY Read the full article here

‘Why I tried to finish off my charmed life’

What made young, successful Catherine Lucas attempt suicide? She tells all for new campaign Read the full article here

Charity job to help cut suicides

The first director of the Samaritans in Wales has been appointed to help reduce the number of suicides and raise awareness of the charity’s work. Simon Hatch’s new post is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. Read the full article here