THE South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) dedicates February to the prevention of teen suicides.
Teen Suicide Prevention Week, from 14 to 21 February, is a campaign aimed at promoting and creating awareness around teen depression and suicide prevention.
SADAG runs the only suicide crisis centre in South Africa and offers support, counselling, information and referrals to those who are feeling depressed or who are thinking about suicide.
During this week it will be host a Facebook Friday online chat on 20 February at 1pm with suicide survivor Daryl Brown and psychologist Zamo Mbele. At 7pm, Daryl will re-join the chat with psychiatrist Dr Helen Clark who will answer all 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.
All threats of suicide should be taken seriously. If you are concerned about a teen or yourself, contact SADAG on 0800-567-567 or SMS 31393 or visit www.sadag.org.
