Sadag hosts Facebook Friday to deal with teen suicides
Teen Suicide Prevention Week is being held this week (February 14 to 21), with the aim of promoting and creating awareness around teen depression and suicide prevention.
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag) will be hosting a Facebook Friday online chat at 1pm, on February 20, with suicide survivor Daryl Brown and psychologist Zamo Mbele.
At 7pm, Brown will be re-joining Sadag with psychiatrist Dr Helen Clark, who will be answering questions on depressive symptoms, warning signs, how to talk to someone who is feeling suicidal, and where you can get help for yourself or a teen you know.
Sadag is also planning to visit schools across the country, going class-to-class educating the teens and teachers by helping them to identify the symptoms of depression in themselves and their friends, as well as the warning signs of suicide.
Sadag may be contacted on 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393 or visit www.sadag.org
