More than 800 000 people die by suicide annually – which means one person commits suicide every 40 seconds.

Health24 writer Mandy Freeman requests that you stop regarding suicide as a cowardly act.

Disappointing outcomes in a final exam aren't serious enough to warrant loss of life.

Although it's rare for young children to die by suicide, adults need to realise that school-age children as young as five kill themselves, according to a startling new study.

Each suicide has a social, economic and cultural context. And unless these factors are considered alongside psychiatric care, suicide rates will not fall.

When a high-profile person commits suicide it becomes breaking news. But how should the media cover this? A recent study sheds some light.

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain's recent suicide sent shock waves through the world. Here are ways you can help somebody who's contemplating suicide.

Health24 writer Mandy Freeman reflects on the recent suicide of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington. Why does the world only take notice of mental illness following the suicide of a celebrity?

By paying attention to signs that may indicate that someone we know might commit suicide we may be able to help that person.

Facebook has incorporated suicide prevention tools into its platform, and SADAG will be facilitating the South African service.