The Tribune

By LEANDRA ROLLE

Tribune Staff Reporter

lrrolle@tribunemedia.net

A TEENAGE girl is hospitalised after allegedly trying to commit suicide –– the fifth attempted suicide in three weeks.

Police said the incident happened shortly after 7pm on Monday.

Attendants were reportedly making routine checks at a local housing facility when they found the 14-year-old girl with abrasions to her wrists and legs following an argument with another female resident.

She was taken to hospital while investigations continue.

Earlier this month, Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander 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.”