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Self-Harm & Suicide Among the Elderly

Dr Bharathi Vengadasalam, Consultant Geriatric Psychiatrist

11-Feb-20 16:00

Self-Harm & Suicide Among the Elderly

Growing older should be a time to enjoy life without the pressures of working and supporting a family. But many elderly people find themselves feeling lonely, unhappy and hopeless. We explore the difficult topic of self-harm and suicide among the elderly with consultant geriatric psychiatrist Dr Bharathi Vengadasalam.

                                            

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  Health Policy,  Diseases and Conditions,  Mental Health,  Healthy Living,  Fitness,  Science,  Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Health and Living,  suicide,  self harm,  elderly,  depression,  dementia,  mental health,  elder abuse,  neglect, 


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