Twenty-two tooktheir own lives
The Finance Minister Simon Hamilton provided the details in response to an Assembly Question from Foyle MLA Gary Middleton.
The Minister said some of the deaths may have occurred earlier but were registered in 2013.
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Hide Ad“Consequently, some suicide deaths that occurred in 2013 may not have been registered in 2013. Equally, some that were registered in 2013 may have occurred earlier,” he said.
The Londonderry MLA has previously raised the issue of suicide on these pages and at the Stormont Assembly.
He does so again on in today’s paper on Page 6.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) advises: “If you or someone you know is in distress or despair, call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000.
“This is a confidential service, where trained counsellors will listen and help immediately on the phone and follow up with other support if necessary.
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Hide Ad“The helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also access the Lifeline website at www.lifelinehelpline.info
“More information on looking after your mental health and the support which is available across Northern Ireland can be found at www.mindingyourhead.info.”