Health10/20/2025The Guardian

Suicide rates among young people in England rose 50% in 10 years, figures show

Suicide rates among young people in England rose 50% in 10 years, figures show

The article reports that suicide rates among young people aged 15-25 in England have increased by 50% over the past decade. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, there were 4,315 suicides across this period. Charities have accused the government of "sliding backwards" on child mental health in light of these findings. The article also provides contact information for suicide prevention hotlines in the UK, US, and Australia, as well as a global directory of international helplines.

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