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A survey conducted for
mental health in 2002-2004,
found that South Africans
have a 30% chance of
suffering from a mental illness
in their lifetime, with depression
being the most common.
In South Africa 60% of suicides
are due to depression. SADAG
says that suicide has doubled
among teens (10-14 year olds)
in the past 15 years.

VERBAL

SIGNS OF SUICIDE

ü Suicidal patterns in
South Africa

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Suicide occurs mostly in the
younger age groups (15-34
years).
A number of 8000 people
commit suicide in South
Africa annually.
Most suicides occur in
teens aged 15-19 years old.
Hanging, poison ingestion
and shooting were found
to be the most common
ways of committing suicide.
There are those who opt
for jumping, gassing and
burning.

To all the people battling
depression and suicidal
thoughts and those who have
attempted to kill themselves,
REMEMBER THIS- you are strong
and you WILL win this battle.
Come storms come high
waters you will come out at
the top as a victor and a
happy soul.
If you need help you can
contact South African
Depression and Anxiety Group
(SADAG) Suicide Crisis Helpline
on 0800 567 567 or send an
SMS to 31393 on any day of
the week from 8am-8pm. The
24-hour helpline number is
0800 12 13 14.

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