JOHANNESBURG - Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a global call to confront a crisis that claims more than 700,000 lives every year.
Too often, the warning signs go unnoticed, especially in the places where many spend most of their waking hours -among those being their workplaces.
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For some, work offers purpose and belonging. But it can also be a source of pressure, burnout and loneliness.
Fatima Seedat from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)says workplaces are a crucial frontline for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.