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Suicide's silent survivors

Suicide's silent survivors

FromThe Documentary Podcast


Suicide's silent survivors

FromThe Documentary Podcast

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jul 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In many countries around the world, trying to take your own life is still a criminal offence. People who have attempted suicide are often put in prison and deep-rooted religious beliefs and cultural attitudes are often behind the criminalisation laws. Journalist Ashley Byrne looks into Malawi where people face jail sentences of up to two years and Bangladesh and Kenya who have been arrested, beaten up and faced problems rebuilding their lives. Ashley (whose partner tried to take his own life twice) also speaks to mental health specialists in countries which have recently changed the law like Singapore and Pakistan. He hears how despite decriminalisation stigma around suicide prevails.
Released:
Jul 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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