How to help those in distress

It takes strength and courage for people to share their feelings and, even possibly, thoughts of suicide. PHOTO: ST FILE
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Stress can be overwhelming and can affect everyone, including the young and old. Suicide does not discriminate.

"Everyone goes through difficult times, regardless of age, gender and status, and it is important to take all talk of suicide seriously," said Ms Wong Lai Chun, senior assistant director at Samaritans of Singapore (SOS).

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 05, 2019, with the headline How to help those in distress. Subscribe