Suicide rates in Colombia and Manizales
Suicide rates in Colombia and Manizales
Jul 4, 2024
According to the Ministry of Health, 44.7% of children in Colombia show signs of mental health conditions. This figure includes children aged 6 to 11, adolescents aged 12 to 16, and young people aged 17 to 24. Globally, the number rises to 168 million minors affected.
In addition, suicide figures are alarming. In 2023, 230 suicides of children and adolescents were recorded in Colombia, and in the first quarter of 2024, this figure has already reached 140. Among the main factors contributing to these mental health problems are domestic violence, bullying, substance abuse, and armed conflict in rural areas, which mainly affect school-aged youth.
In the city of Manizales, between 15 and 20 suicide attempts per month have been reported among school-aged children during 2024. Moreover, 7 out of 10 suicides that occurred in Manizales up to May were among students in primary, secondary, and high school education.
The outlook is concerning, as mental health conditions are becoming increasingly common among children and adolescents nationwide. It is imperative that the education system and the relevant authorities take measures to address this serious situation.
According to the Ministry of Health, 44.7% of children in Colombia show signs of mental health conditions. This figure includes children aged 6 to 11, adolescents aged 12 to 16, and young people aged 17 to 24. Globally, the number rises to 168 million minors affected.
In addition, suicide figures are alarming. In 2023, 230 suicides of children and adolescents were recorded in Colombia, and in the first quarter of 2024, this figure has already reached 140. Among the main factors contributing to these mental health problems are domestic violence, bullying, substance abuse, and armed conflict in rural areas, which mainly affect school-aged youth.
In the city of Manizales, between 15 and 20 suicide attempts per month have been reported among school-aged children during 2024. Moreover, 7 out of 10 suicides that occurred in Manizales up to May were among students in primary, secondary, and high school education.
The outlook is concerning, as mental health conditions are becoming increasingly common among children and adolescents nationwide. It is imperative that the education system and the relevant authorities take measures to address this serious situation.
According to the Ministry of Health, 44.7% of children in Colombia show signs of mental health conditions. This figure includes children aged 6 to 11, adolescents aged 12 to 16, and young people aged 17 to 24. Globally, the number rises to 168 million minors affected.
In addition, suicide figures are alarming. In 2023, 230 suicides of children and adolescents were recorded in Colombia, and in the first quarter of 2024, this figure has already reached 140. Among the main factors contributing to these mental health problems are domestic violence, bullying, substance abuse, and armed conflict in rural areas, which mainly affect school-aged youth.
In the city of Manizales, between 15 and 20 suicide attempts per month have been reported among school-aged children during 2024. Moreover, 7 out of 10 suicides that occurred in Manizales up to May were among students in primary, secondary, and high school education.
The outlook is concerning, as mental health conditions are becoming increasingly common among children and adolescents nationwide. It is imperative that the education system and the relevant authorities take measures to address this serious situation.
According to the Ministry of Health, 44.7% of children in Colombia show signs of mental health conditions. This figure includes children aged 6 to 11, adolescents aged 12 to 16, and young people aged 17 to 24. Globally, the number rises to 168 million minors affected.
In addition, suicide figures are alarming. In 2023, 230 suicides of children and adolescents were recorded in Colombia, and in the first quarter of 2024, this figure has already reached 140. Among the main factors contributing to these mental health problems are domestic violence, bullying, substance abuse, and armed conflict in rural areas, which mainly affect school-aged youth.
In the city of Manizales, between 15 and 20 suicide attempts per month have been reported among school-aged children during 2024. Moreover, 7 out of 10 suicides that occurred in Manizales up to May were among students in primary, secondary, and high school education.
The outlook is concerning, as mental health conditions are becoming increasingly common among children and adolescents nationwide. It is imperative that the education system and the relevant authorities take measures to address this serious situation.