NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct 13, CMC – the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training says it is “immensely saddened” by the death of an eight-year-old child, who was found hanging outside his home last week.
It said that the eight year old had been “described by his school community as an intelligent, high-spirited student who loved reading and learning,” and that “his prospects of success were indeed promising.
“Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training Glenys Hanna-Martin, her executive team, and all of the staff of the ministry extend heartfelt condolences …,’ the statement said,
Police said the body was discovered by an older brother hanging from the security bars of a bedroom window with a belt around his neck.
He was rushed to the hospital, where he died a short time later.
Th incident coincided with World Mental Health Day and Health Minister .Dr. Michael Darville said “when we hear news like that in the country, it’s a time for all of us to sit back and understand the complexities associated with mental healt”.
He said while the country is observing mental health month, the authorities have also enacted the mental health legislation.
“Suicide is a real issue in The Bahamas and with these new mental health nurses being placed in the communities, we will be in a better position for counseling and to be able to identify a lot of cardinal signs of individuals suffering from chronic depression or signs of any other mental illness.”
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