Understanding Suicide Amongst Young People
Suicide is a profoundly tragic outcome of mental health struggles, affecting people of all ages. However, when it occurs among children and young people, the heartbreak is intensified. The idea of a child or adolescent feeling so desperate, so hopeless, that they believe their only escape is through death, is almost unbearable. Yet, the statistics paint a grim reality—suicide among young people is on the rise. Understanding the reasons and triggers behind this alarming trend is crucial in addressing and preventing such tragedies.