‘Her Name Was Sita’ UK screening dates announced
February 1, 2024
We are delighted to announce UK public screenings of ‘Her Name Was Sita’ – a short documentary exploring womanhood, virtue, shame, and suicide in Nepal.
News
People who purchase pesticides for self-harm have a higher suicidal intent, new study suggests
October 27, 2023
*Warning: this article discusses suicide. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/*
CPSP marks World Mental Health Day 2023 with launch of new film and trailer
October 10, 2023
To mark this year’s World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October, the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has launched a new film, celebrating Nepal’s commitment to preventing pesticide suicides.
Action on Highly Hazardous Pesticides taken at World Chemicals Conference
October 3, 2023
The fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5) took place last week in Bonn, Germany.
China’s suicide rate fell dramatically following pesticide bans, new study finds
September 13, 2023
*This article discusses suicide. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/.*
CPSP expands India team with three new appointments
August 14, 2023
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) has recently appointed three new Project & Policy Officers, significantly expanding its presence in India....
Alcohol plays an important role in pesticide suicide and self-harm, new study shows
July 8, 2023
*This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/.*
Malaysia’s deadly pesticide ban has helped prevent deaths, new study suggests
July 3, 2023
*This article discusses suicidal behaviour. If you have questions on self-harm or feel suicidal, use this link to find an international helpline – https://findahelpline.com/.*
World Health Assembly adopts resolution on chemicals
May 30, 2023
The World Health Assembly has passed a resolution calling for greater action to reduce the impact of chemicals, waste and pollution on human health.
Opportunities to join the CPSP team
March 30, 2023
The Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention (CPSP) is seeking Project and Policy Officers to help prevent deaths from pesticide self-poisoning in India.