Suicide in young people

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to relate the health services’ prevention imperative to a new priority area, youth suicide. Design/methodology/approach The content is based on the latest UK policy documents and participation in recent events for policy-makers. Findings Suicide among young people is increasing, and traditional approaches are not reducing these deaths. Involving young people as researchers or trainers has been helpful, and policy-makers need to address the present social and cultural risk factors. Research limitations/implications Evidence differs between countries, and a local context may be important. Practical implications In the UK, local profiles are being developed and there is an increasing need identified for relevant training for a wide range of professionals. Social implications The participation of young people in developments may be emancipatory, for all concerned. Originality/value Because this year, young persons’ mental health will be an international priority, this may be the time to galvanise action for improved planning and resources for the prevention of youth suicide.

Level, Factor and Coping Mechanism of Depression among Adolescents in Malaysia

“…Nearly 45 million people were diagnosed with depressive syndrome in 2015. Approximately 2.6 million (22.5%) people across the world will be affected with the problem of depression due to population expansion and ageing by 2025 (Charlson et al, 2016) Adolescents today are not only involved in delinquencies such as stealing, robbing, bullying, gangsterism, smoking (Ahmad, 2013), and going against teachers' words, but they are also involved in incidents of violence such as killing, prostitution, baby-dumping and risk-taking behaviours (Nejati, Alipour, 2017) and suicide (Caan, 2019). These social problems are dramatically increasing and have become a national issue which has raised serious concerns.…”