Silent statistics and the silent sufferers
Abstract
The relatively high incidence of suicide among men is a global crisis that demands greater attention. This situation is largely due to a lack of statistics and failure of governments and non-governmental organizations to implement proper suicide prevention programs. An indifference to male suffering has created a depressing scenario that cannot help the silent sufferers among males.
Keywords: alcoholism, murder, prevention, statistics, suicide
Author Biography
Jerome Teelucksingh is an activist from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. He initiated the inaugural observances of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men and Boys (31 January) and World Day of the Boy Child (16 May). He has published and spoken on masculinity, the men’s movement and challenges facing boys.
