SEE: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/...g+youth.-a0417736313
President Granger recently expressed concern about copycat suicides due to press publicity. I had scratched my head but after reading the article in the link, I think the President has a point. I could not post the text of the article here because it has copyright restriction. This is my last thread on suicides in Guyana.
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I agree! Same thing I've said for years on the issue of showing these gang related shootings in T.O on the front pages, to those inclined to carry these actions the news seems to glorify these killings.
cain posted:I agree! Same thing I've said for years on the issue of showing these gang related shootings in T.O on the front pages, to those inclined to carry these actions the news seems to glorify these killings.
If they shoot and get away with it, then there will be "copy cats", but T O is not Guyana the T O police get their men. Suicide is MENTAL illness, Guyana needs experts in that field to be placed in all regions, the same as having district Doctors, you see a Doctor for a cold, you should be able to see a expert for mental problems. If lives MATTER , then the government MUST invest in personnel to treat such problem.
kp posted:cain posted:I agree! Same thing I've said for years on the issue of showing these gang related shootings in T.O on the front pages, to those inclined to carry these actions the news seems to glorify these killings.
If they shoot and get away with it, then there will be "copy cats", but T O is not Guyana the T O police get their men. Suicide is MENTAL illness, Guyana needs experts in that field to be placed in all regions, the same as having district Doctors, you see a Doctor for a cold, you should be able to see a expert for mental problems. If lives MATTER , then the government MUST invest in personnel to treat such problem.
To what degree would you say suicides are tied to cultural and religious norms in Guyana?
yuh see...Burnham not all dat bad 
Agreed Riff. If it wasn't for Burnham, many of us in Guyana might have committed suicide. I always thanked Burnham for me coming to America.
Gilly...it is a fact. President Granger was right. There is indeed a phenomenon of copy cat or clustering of suicide. There are studies of this in the academic literature. My coauthor and I have started looking into it. There is of course a very strong economic dimension to suicide. Data...data...no one was keeping good data. And when you're overseas and ask for the data they say we know too much. We're trying to reconstruct the dataset.
skeldon_man posted:Agreed Riff. If it wasn't for Burnham, many of us in Guyana might have committed suicide. I always thanked Burnham for me coming to America.
I am not weak like you to think of suicide because of politicians
RiffRaff posted:skeldon_man posted:Agreed Riff. If it wasn't for Burnham, many of us in Guyana might have committed suicide. I always thanked Burnham for me coming to America.
I am not weak like you to think of suicide because of politicians
Riff, let me make this clear to you. I have never thought of harming myself and never will. I always believe our problems are temporary and we can overcome it. There is nothing in this world that will cause me to commit suicide. Maybe if I lived in Guyana I might have a different frame of mind.
skeldon_man posted:RiffRaff posted:skeldon_man posted:Agreed Riff. If it wasn't for Burnham, many of us in Guyana might have committed suicide. I always thanked Burnham for me coming to America.
I am not weak like you to think of suicide because of politicians
Riff, let me make this clear to you. I have never thought of harming myself and never will. I always believe our problems are temporary and we can overcome it. There is nothing in this world that will cause me to commit suicide. Maybe if I lived in Guyana I might have a different frame of mind.
You are contradicting yourself by claiming that nothing will make you committ suicide, then going to say that if you lived in Guyana you might feel different...
No politician is worth committing suicide over!!!
skeldon_man posted:There is nothing in this world that will cause me to commit suicide. Maybe if I lived in Guyana I might have a different frame of mind.
Whatever you do if you decide to live in Guyana again, don't ever drink that Skeldon trench water that warria so vividly described.
Gilbakka posted:skeldon_man posted:There is nothing in this world that will cause me to commit suicide. Maybe if I lived in Guyana I might have a different frame of mind.Whatever you do if you decide to live in Guyana again, don't ever drink that Skeldon trench water that warria so vividly described.
Yo is have to boil the trench wata fuss
Gilbakka posted:SEE: http://www.thefreelibrary.com/...g+youth.-a0417736313
President Granger recently expressed concern about copycat suicides due to press publicity. I had scratched my head but after reading the article in the link, I think the President has a point. I could not post the text of the article here because it has copyright restriction. This is my last thread on suicides in Guyana.
Gil,
You are on to something interesting here. We need some UN experts in Guyana to look into this problem and epidemic.
My PPP failed very badly in this area, I hope that the current administration tackle this epidemic.
Gilbakka posted:skeldon_man posted:There is nothing in this world that will cause me to commit suicide. Maybe if I lived in Guyana I might have a different frame of mind.Whatever you do if you decide to live in Guyana again, don't ever drink that Skeldon trench water that warria so vividly described.
Gil, The word "IF" is used. It's a condition. I do not live in Guyana so I don't have to worry about it. I continue to live a happy and stress free family life here. Remember, I was in NA when some of these dudes were still hanging their batties shitting from the plank bridge and waiting for someone to bring water to wash their BT. Don't worry about the shit trench water..we sold the shit trench fish to you town side people. You guys seem to enjoy them..you continue buying the shit trench fish.
Vishnu Bisram gives us a surprising take in today's Kaieteur News: "The PPP did not even want to recognize there was a suicide problem plaguing the nation and more specifically very high among its own supporters. But that was the nature of PPP governance â neglect of its base (feeling confident they will not abandon ship) that ultimately saw many supporters leaving the party and it being removed from office over arrogant rule perhaps never to return to office again. The behavior of some in the then governing PPP was appalling. The party leadership had/has some chaps more interested in their own lives (personal enrichment and social entertainment) with very little concern for others."
Prepare yourself for a good cuss down, Mr Bisram.
cain posted:I agree! Same thing I've said for years on the issue of showing these gang related shootings in T.O on the front pages, to those inclined to carry these actions the news seems to glorify these killings.
R u crazy. Who would want to commit suicide just because others are doing it. That is very different from gang related crimes.
Is nah the same thing as racism against indos, when putagees tek the sides of Afros. Hating another is much more easier than gang related crimes and killing one self.
Gilbakka posted:Vishnu Bisram gives us a surprising take in today's Kaieteur News: "The PPP did not even want to recognize there was a suicide problem plaguing the nation and more specifically very high among its own supporters. But that was the nature of PPP governance â neglect of its base (feeling confident they will not abandon ship) that ultimately saw many supporters leaving the party and it being removed from office over arrogant rule perhaps never to return to office again. The behavior of some in the then governing PPP was appalling. The party leadership had/has some chaps more interested in their own lives (personal enrichment and social entertainment) with very little concern for others."
Prepare yourself for a good cuss down, Mr Bisram.
The damage cause by this attitude is still being experienced by the people. Thus the high suicide level continue among Indians.
[Ramkarran take on] Mustapha and Jaferally attitude [with Jagdeo] contributed to this situation.
The people are broken by this attitude and need to be reinforced with a positive outlook, for any lifestyle change to take place.
I can also see a good cuss-down. PPP Bisram turned traitor, when the truth is told.
So Mr. Tola, how does your suicide prevention programs fit into the past and current situation in Guyana? It seems like the suicide rate is getting much worse. What can you do to help these people?
Tola Bhai, can you tell us in what region(s) you are trying this suicide prevention program? Do you know if your efforts are producing any results? Have you had any personal intervention to prevent a single suicide? Please don't take this as if I am making a mockery of your efforts. If you saved one life, your efforts should be commended.
Oii why alyuh two hounding Tola early marnin,Tola post some stuff they did in BBP,alyuh read um.
Django I read the stuff he posted and it does not say anywhere what the programs are and what results were achieved. I am not hounding him. I care deeply about this issue for a number of reasons and I feel I can contribute to helping in some way.
Django posted:Oii why alyuh two hounding Tola early marnin,Tola post some stuff they did in BBP,alyuh read um.
Bai Django, you really like fuh dig up ants nest soon manin. Me ah try fuh get some info on the man's efforts and get a pitcha wah de man doin. Like me seh, if de man save wan life, he effot wut it.
Bibi Haniffa posted:Django I read the stuff he posted and it does not say anywhere what the programs are and what results were achieved. I am not hounding him. I care deeply about this issue for a number of reasons and I feel I can contribute to helping in some way.
You know ah kidding 
,anyway every one have sincerity to assist,you have to be a foot soldier in the homeland.Recently Reepu daughter started a FB page to highlight the issue,i mentioned start with a media campaign also get people locally involved at the community level.
Gilbakka posted:Vishnu Bisram gives us a surprising take in today's Kaieteur News: "The PPP did not even want to recognize there was a suicide problem plaguing the nation and more specifically very high among its own supporters. But that was the nature of PPP governance â neglect of its base (feeling confident they will not abandon ship) that ultimately saw many supporters leaving the party and it being removed from office over arrogant rule perhaps never to return to office again. The behavior of some in the then governing PPP was appalling. The party leadership had/has some chaps more interested in their own lives (personal enrichment and social entertainment) with very little concern for others."
Prepare yourself for a good cuss down, Mr Bisram.
People like Vishnu should have taken this stand six years ago.
The Humanitarian Mission of Guyana and its collaborating partners will be hosting a suicide prevention walk and rally tomorrow at 9:30am.
The rally starts at Dr. Tulsi Street, Williamsburg, Rose Hall and will end at the Port Mourant Community Centre.
The Suicide Prevention Walk and Rally is being held in an effort to raise awareness about the need for everyone to get involved.
TK posted:Gilbakka posted:Vishnu Bisram gives us a surprising take in today's Kaieteur News: "The PPP did not even want to recognize there was a suicide problem plaguing the nation and more specifically very high among its own supporters. But that was the nature of PPP governance â neglect of its base (feeling confident they will not abandon ship) that ultimately saw many supporters leaving the party and it being removed from office over arrogant rule perhaps never to return to office again. The behavior of some in the then governing PPP was appalling. The party leadership had/has some chaps more interested in their own lives (personal enrichment and social entertainment) with very little concern for others."
Prepare yourself for a good cuss down, Mr Bisram.
People like Vishnu should have taken this stand six years ago.
TK, if more people are brave enough confront Jagdeo, the PPP has a good chance of restoring itself.
Tola posted:Those on GNI who are interested in suicide prevention in Guyana, come to this walk and rally, to find out how you can get involved.
Quit talking from behind your computer, because its effortless.
Suicide Prevention Walk and Rally for tomorrow
The Humanitarian Mission of Guyana and its collaborating partners will be hosting a suicide prevention walk and rally tomorrow at 9:30am.
The rally starts at Dr. Tulsi Street, Williamsburg, Rose Hall and will end at the Port Mourant Community Centre.
The Suicide Prevention Walk and Rally is being held in an effort to raise awareness about the need for everyone to get involved.
Well....who is coming ?
It looks like your words are bigger than your action. CS.
Tola posted:Tola posted:Those on GNI who are interested in suicide prevention in Guyana, come to this walk and rally, to find out how you can get involved.
Quit talking from behind your computer, because its effortless.
Suicide Prevention Walk and Rally for tomorrow
The Humanitarian Mission of Guyana and its collaborating partners will be hosting a suicide prevention walk and rally tomorrow at 9:30am.
The rally starts at Dr. Tulsi Street, Williamsburg, Rose Hall and will end at the Port Mourant Community Centre.
The Suicide Prevention Walk and Rally is being held in an effort to raise awareness about the need for everyone to get involved.Well....who is coming ?
It looks like your words are bigger than your action. CS.
Most of GNI's contributors live in North America. Do you expect us to jump on a flight today to attend a rally tomorrow morning in Guyana?
But, those on GNI who frequent get updates from family and friends in Guyana, might encourage them to get involved.
Drag out fathers from rum shops, to investigate and prevent what causes their children and relatives to commit suicide.
Talking without action seldom achieve results.
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