Growing older should be a time to enjoy life without the pressures of working and supporting a family. But many elderly people find themselves feeling lonely, unhappy and hopeless. We explore the difficult topic of self-harm and suicide among the elderly with consultant geriatric psychiatrist Dr Bharathi Vengadasalam.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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