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.
Attempted suicide on the M5
Video: Angus McKenzie pic.twitter.com/9gW9VVwx83— BYROooooooooooooooooN?️?? (@lukas_byron) June 21, 2021
Attempted suicide on the M5 this morning.
Video Angus McKenzie pic.twitter.com/v2YUQESIIc— BYROooooooooooooooooN?️?? (@lukas_byron) June 21, 2021
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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