Suicidal tendencies can be detected, prevented, say experts

SEVERAL factors could lead to suicidal thoughts in teenagers but these could be prevented if parents were able to detect warning signs early, a psychologist said.  

Associate Professor Fauziah Mohd Sa’ad of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris told The Malaysian Insight that mental health, one’s surroundings, and family relationships were among factors that affected a suicidal teenager.