#PODCAST Youth health movement use social media to shed light on the importance of World Suicide Prevention Day#sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South African youth health movement KeReady are stepping up their efforts ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day this year - assisting people in need through mobile clinics, free health checks and their 24/7 mobile chat line. Established in 2003 in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), the 10th of September aims to focus attention on the issue, reduce stigma and raises awareness that suicides ARE preventable. Dr James Menyah-Artivor from KeReady's Gauteng branch says while suicides are often linked to mental health issues, traumatic events like work-related stress, relationships and monetary concerns can also be major factors...