Prof. David Fergusson looked depressed on ‘Close Up’ (TV1) tonight, and who wouldn’t? A ten and a half minute series of sound bites focusing on media rights and obligations. A press gave him the equivalent of 10″ x 2″ on page two.
Suicide is the most appalling waste of potential, and our society needs to honestly face up to the causes and responsibilities for these losses, instead of hiding the problem in the collective closet. I believe we have some of the highest statistics in the Western world, especially for young males.
I first saw a psychologist when I was 8. My new private school decided […]