BY NYARIKA DOMANAIS
ANTIQUE – An 18-year-old student was found hanging with a nylon rope on his neck inside their house in a barangay in Anini-y town early Wednesday morning, July 31.
Alias “John” was rushed to the nearest hospital but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
According to the Anini-y Municipal Police Station, the victim, who was alone in their house, called her girlfriend before the incident.
Police Executive Master Sergeant Cres Cresencio said the victim allegedly committed suicide due to family problem.
Meanwhile, if someone you know is depressed, help them see a health care provider or mental health professional.
For further assistance, please reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline Center for Health Development in Western Visayas: 0998-532-4047 and 0925-546-9919, or the West Visayas State University Medical Center (320-2431 local 162 or 209 / 329-2360) and Western Visayas Medical Center (321-1797 local 186 / 503-7708).
You can also contact the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH). Their crisis hotlines are available at 1553 (Luzon-wide landline toll-free), 0917-899-USAP (8727), 0966-351-4518, and 0908-639-2672. For more information, visit their website: (https://doh.gov.ph/ NCMH-Crisis-Hotline)./PN
