Befrienders see increase in those with suicidal thoughts


KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 35% of the 30, 075 calls received by Befrienders Kuala Lumpur in 2018 were from those who have suicidal tendencies, says its executive director Kenny Lim.

He said almost half of those who contacted the centre were those with mental health issues or facing relationship and family problems.

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