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Attempted suicide on the M5

4 years ago
4 years ago

An attempted suicide took place on the M5 on Monday, June 21. A video doing the rounds on social media shows a man standing on the edge of the barrier while being approached by people. A police vehicle is also seen in the video.


This is a developing story.

Emergency suicide helpline numbers:

  • Dr Reddy’s Help Line
    0800 21 22 23
  • Cipla 24hr Mental Health Helpline
    0800 456 789
  • Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety Helpline
    0800 70 80 90
  • Suicide Crisis Line
    0800 567 567
  • SADAG Mental Health Line
    011 234 4837
  • Akeso Psychiatric Response Unit 24 Hour
    0861 435 787
  • Cipla Whatsapp Chat Line
    076 882 2775

Here are a few “warning” signs, as per SADAG.

Be concerned about depressed persons if at least five of the following symptoms have been present nearly every day for at least two weeks:

  • Depressed mood
  • Change in sleeping patterns
  • Change in appetite or weight
  • Speaking or moving with unusual speed or slowness
  • Fatigue or loss of energy
  • Feelings of worthlessness, self-reproach or guilt thoughts of death or suicide

Additional factors that point to an increased risk for suicide in depressed individuals are:

  • Extreme anxiety, agitation or enraged behaviour
  • Excessive drug and/or alcohol use or abuse
  • History of physical or emotional illness
  • Feelings of hopelessness or desperation

Taking these signs seriously is serious. 75% of all suicides give some warning of their intentions to a friend or family member.

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