PETALING JAYA: Distress calls related to feelings of suicide have been on the rise since the government’s move to decriminalise suicide attempts, with more now open to seeking help, says the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA).
Its president Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said there was a 20% increase in calls to its centre from those with suicidal inclinations.
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