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# Suicide Rate

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# suicide in ireland

President Higgins: Stigma a major barrier to suicide prevention

The President says everyone needs to play a role in preventing suicide, and has called for a more open and tolerant society in which people aren’t afraid to seek help.

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Sep 9th 2013, 5:14 PM

# Suicide

One teen under age of 17 dies by suicide each month

New Irish study raises concern over 15- to 17-year-old age group while British study links recession and unemployment to rise in overall suicide rate.

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Aug 16th 2012, 9:07 AM