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shenmue

(38,506 posts) Sat Oct 15, 2016, 10:46 PM Oct 2016

Guayna: combating the highest suicide rate in the world

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-37618854

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Guayna: combating the highest suicide rate in the world (Original Post) shenmue Oct 2016 OP

What a depressing story oberliner Oct 2016 #1

... shenmue Oct 2016 #2

I had no idea Guayna had such a high suicide rate. brer cat Oct 2016 #3

That would be Guyana malaise Oct 2016 #5

oberliner

(58,724 posts)

1. What a depressing story

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Sat Oct 15, 2016, 10:54 PM

Oct 2016

Thank you for sharing it, though.

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

2. ...

Reply to oberliner (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 15, 2016, 11:01 PM

Oct 2016

brer cat

(24,574 posts)

3. I had no idea Guayna had such a high suicide rate.

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Sun Oct 16, 2016, 12:35 AM

Oct 2016

I found the article hopeful since the community center is finding success teaching skills which improve self-esteem and also provides opportunities for friendships. Obviously that is a small effort, but it is a start.

Thanks for an enlightening thread, shenmue.

malaise

(269,038 posts)

5. That would be Guyana

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Sun Oct 16, 2016, 06:21 AM

Oct 2016

and yes the suicide rate has spiraled out of control

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