More funds for suicide prevention programs

Suicide prevention programs

Source: Press Association

The federal government announced its continued funding for prevention and early intervention programs to reduce suicide.


These pilot programs will receive funding of $ 13 million and health authorities hope to make these programs a permanent service in the mental health sector.

 

Dr. Mahmoud Abu Arab, a mental health specialist first commented on the government's decision


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