Parasuicidal Tendencies

A new report shows a frightening level of suicidal behaviour among our population, writes Catherine Shanahan.

IT is the tip of an iceberg of mental distress, a potent symptom of the mental health of our population. That is how the authors of a study due for launch next Monday by Health Minister Micheál Martin describe its grim findings.

It is the National Parasuicide Registry's annual report 2002 and it outlines a frightening level of suicidal behaviour among our population.