AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMental Health: Police are investigating two reported suicide attempts involving a 63-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy; both were taken to hospital for assessment. A local therapist is also urging more support for mothers with postpartum depression, saying stigma and inadequate screening may leave women undiagnosed. Elder Care: Parliament is debating a bill to protect older Bahamians from abuse and neglect, set care standards and expand access to healthcare, including dementia and end-of-life support. Officials estimate 1,920 to 2,000 people in The Bahamas are living with dementia. Men’s Health: Doctors Hospital urologist Dr. Greggory Pinto has performed the country’s first five GreenLight laser procedures for enlarged prostates, offering a treatment Bahamian men have often travelled abroad to receive. Youth Wellbeing: Local experts warn that excessive social media use can harm young people’s mental health, with links to anxiety, depression and isolation.
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