Kenya court rules that criminalising attempted suicide is unconstitutional
The judgment has been welcomed as an important shift in perceptions by human rights and mental health groups A Kenyan judge has declared as unconstitutional...
Category : Mental health
Australians coming off antidepressants are relying on social media due to lack of clinical support
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Captain of Thai cave football team took his own life at UK school, coroner rules
Inquest finds death of Duangphet Phromthep, 17, could not have been foreseen or prevented The captain of the Thai football team who were trapped in...
Sudan’s doctors turn to social media as health infrastructure crumbles
With hospitals struggling amid the violence, medics are using helplines on messaging platforms to reach those in need Sudanese doctors are turning to social media...
High-profile lawsuit against Meta can be heard in Kenya, Nairobi court rules
Decision on case of ex-Facebook moderator, who claims the work left him with PTSD, hailed as win for accountability of big tech in Africa A...
Canada delays right to physician-assisted death for mentally ill people
Clinicians say there is concern that the country’s healthcare system is inadequate to protect most vulnerable Canada is delaying plans which would allow people with...
Ex-Facebook moderator in Kenya sues over working conditions
Petition alleges local workers subjected to irregular pay and inadequate mental health support A former Facebook moderator has filed a lawsuit against its owner, Meta...
