Increase in admissions for attempted suicide during COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 20 2021

Mount Carmel Hospital recorded an increase in cases of suicide attempts ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. A study conducted by a specialist trainee in the psychiatry noted that the pandemic affected many lives from different angles and some individuals faced immensely difficult psychological bouts of mental health issues, leading to the increase in admissions. It was found that there were more admissions in 2020 when compared to 2019.

Dr Daniela Zammit, who conducted the study, spoke to The Malta Independent and stated that ‘one cannot simplify [suicide] to assume that it is the end-point of sever depression and/or the inevitable reaction to an adverse life event.’ She highlighted how suicide in Malta tends to peak around March and August with a slight increase in December. Zammit said that one should call 112 if it is an emergency, or the Richmond helpline on 1770, Appoġġ on 179 or use the online support services www.kellimni.com to get any required aid.

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Temperature to hit 40 degrees Celsius in upcoming week

Jun 20 2021

An insanely hot week is to be expected up ahead as temperatures will be rising to around 40 degrees celsius for the first week of summer. The temperatures will go up from feeling around 36 degrees celsius to a sizzling 40 degrees by the end of this upcoming week (20th – 26th June).

The hot temperature will increase gradually, with UV racking up at 11 by the end of the week. Despite this being amazing for many sea lovers, it is wise to protect oneself against the heat and sunlight by wearing sun cream, finding shaded shelter and avoiding the peak hours of sunlight.

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Maneskin enter the UK top 10 in rock resurgence

Jun 20 2021

Eurovision 2021 winners Maneskin have made it to the UK top 10 of the UK singles char for the fist time. Their track ‘I Wanna Be Your Slave’ climbed up to 7th place after the band gained more fame following their victory with song ‘Zitti e Buoni.’ The popularity of Maneskin seems to be ushering in a wave of rock inspired music, after lead singer Damiano David declared ‘Rock and roll never dies’ as he held their Eurovision trophy in Rotterdam.

The UK top chart is also held by a guitar-driven track by Olivia Rodrigo for the fourth week in a row. Chart boss Martin Talbot stated that it has long been anticipated that rock would one day return to the Official Singles Chart ‘Few would have expected it to be pioneered by an ex-Disney Channel across and a Eurovision winning act.’

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Joe Biden’s dog Champ passes away

Jun 20 2021

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden’s beloved German Shepherd Champ has sadly passed away. The dog was with the Biden family for 13 years, one of two German Shepherds living at the White House along with Major. The Biden’s issued a statement saying that ‘in [their] most joyful moments and in our most grief-stricken days, he was there with us, sensitive to our every unspoken feeling and emotion.’

Our family lost our loving companion Champ today. I will miss him. pic.twitter.com/sePqXBIAsE

— President Biden (@POTUS) June 19, 2021

‘We love our sweet, good boy and will miss him always.’ Biden described how Champ still pull himself up and wag his tail despite his waning strength. When Biden was vice-president, Champ was described as being ‘happiest chasing golf balls on the front lawn of the Naval Observatory or racing to catch our grandchildren as they ran around our backyard in Delaware.’ Condolences to the Biden family as the loss of a pet is one of the most heartbreaking experiences one could endure.

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