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How do we stop young people killing themselves?

How do we stop young people killing themselves?

Innovative and unexpected ways to tackle youth suicide are emerging around the world

The Inquiry · BBC World Service

February 21, 201923m 29s

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Show Notes

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally. But innovative and unexpected ways to tackle this public health issue are emerging.

From Nigeria to Finland, ordinary people and experts are putting their own experiences and expertise to use in coming up with ways that help prevent deaths in their communities. School timetables, video games and social media are among some of the new ways being trialled to cut deaths and break the taboo surrounding youth suicide. We ask what can be done to stop young people taking their own lives?

Presenter: Kavita Puri Producer: Lucy Proctor

(A young man watches the sunrise. Photo credit: Chalabala/ Getty Images)