Dossier
Youth suicides
Coverage of Youth suicides in the Nexus archive.
- Youth suicides in Hong Kong hit 10-year high: court report
Youth suicide cases in Hong Kong reached a 10-year high in 2023, with 46 adolescents aged 10-19 reported to have died by suicide, despite an overall 10% decline in total suicide cases to 1,019. The increase contrasts with decreases in most other age groups.
- Youth Suicides Declined After Creation of National Hotline
The article reports a decline in youth suicides following the establishment of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's 988 hotline. Data from a 2026 study published in The New York Times highlights the correlation between the hotline's implementation and reduced suicide rates among young people.