"Teen Suicide Prevention Week is a campaign aimed at promoting and creating awareness around teen depression and suicide prevention," Sadag said in a statement on Tuesday.
"We run the only Suicide Crisis Centre in South Africa and offer support, counselling, information and referrals to those who are feeling depressed and or who are thinking about suicide."
Sadag revealed the following findings:
- 1 in 5 youths attempts suicide.
- Age 10 - 19 group is one of the highest risk groups for suicide.
- 38.3% felt so hopeless they needed to see a doctor.
- 29.1% had attempted suicide and needed medical treatment.
- 9.5% of all non-natural teen deaths are due to suicide.
- Fewer than 1% of mental hospital beds are allocated for children and adolescents.
(SADAG)
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