This content originally appeared on St. Lucia Times.
Director of Mental Health Services Dr Naomie Jn Baptiste is urging Saint Lucians to take suicide prevention seriously, saying simple acts of kindness, listening and support can help save a life.Jn Baptiste shared this message as the island marked World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10.This year’s theme, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide”, encourages people to talk more openly about suicide and help reduce the stigma around mental health challenges.
