Suicide cases discussed in DOH XII ‘Dialogue’
HEALTH • 17:16 PM Sat Mar 10, 2018
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By:
Amyrra Chielzy Rahmani/NDU- BAComm3
Photo courtesy of DOH-Manila
COTABATO CITY -- Suicide and how to deal
with it was the focus Monday, March 5, of the Monday Dialogue at the Department
of Health XII Montañer Hall here.
Dr. Adimelea Gangoso, who spoke about Suicide
First Aid Guidelines to DOH XII employees, said that suicide attempts are higher
among females, but more males actually commit suicide.
Depression and fears are common signs
that a person is suicidal, Gangoso said, as she also explained the changes in
the behavior of a person who is attempting to commit suicide.
Monday’s lecture was meant to raise
awareness about suicide and how to handle a person who is attempting to commit
suicide.
Gangoso said assistance and guidance is
available to those who are suffering from depression and contemplating suicide.
The Ugat Foundation (Psycho) can be
contacted for help through mobile phone number 024265992, or landline number 426-6001
Loc. 4872-73. For prayer and counselling,
there is the 700 club with cellphone numbers of 09498888001/ 09174065001/
09253003000. (Amyrra Chielzy Rahmani/NDU- BAComm3)