The Tribune

By JADE RUSSELL

Tribune Staff Reporter

jrussell@tribunemedia.net

A 20-year-old girl is hospitalized after allegedly attempting to commit suicide by ingesting a quantity of pills.

Police said the incident happened around 4.20 pm on Monday.

Police received a report that the woman while at her residence located in the Eastern District of New Providence, ingested a quantity of over-the-counter medication in an attempt to take her own life.

Emergency medical technicians were summoned and transported the victim to the hospital, where she is currently under close observation.

On October 9, A teenage girl was hospitalised after allegedly trying to commit suicide –– which was the fifth attempted suicide in three weeks at the time.

Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander in October said he is alarmed by the increasing number of attempted suicides and wants more officers to become certified in mental health management.

“Mental health is very serious, and we have to pay attention to that,” he said.

“Here talking about mental health, I’m trying to get a training course for our officers to deal with that situation, not only for themselves, but I’m talking about dealing with members of the public out there.”

He urged relatives to support family members suffering from mental health challenges.

“We encourage families to pay attention to their loved ones,” he said.

“You know, sometimes you could see signs of what is going on. Don’t ignore it. Don’t ignore it.

“Pay attention and reach out to the professionals or somebody who you could trust, who will steer you in the right direction to avoid incidents like this.”