'Up to politicians' to act over suicide and mental health crisis

Bimpe Archer

IT is "now up to politicians" to act quickly in response to a public campaign calling for suicide to be treated as "a public emergency".

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'Up to politicians' to act over suicide and mental health crisis

Campaign for 'urgent action' on suicide prevention backed by sports and arts stars

Pupils 'too embarrassed' to turn to teachers for help with mental health

Cervical cancer ‘could be eliminated' thanks to vaccine and better screening

Conor Murphy to hear Nipsa health workers' concerns

MORE Healthcare news

Health strikes suspended following Stormont talks

Northern Ireland's drug crisis revealed - 189 deaths recorded in 2018

Belfast counselling organisation on brink of closure warns of 'catastrophic' implications

Study finds fifth of cancer patients are diagnosed in A&E and emergency settings

New health minister urged to order public inquiry into Muckamore Abbey abuse allegations

Nursing strikes expected to be suspended after pay deal approved

Robin Swann confirms pay parity to be restored for nurses

Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill: Tackling long waiting lists for health treatment among the first priorities

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