SINGAPORE — In the latest set of data released, Singapore saw its highest number of suicide rates since 2000, and the greatest number of deaths was among young people aged 20 to 29.
The Samaritans of Singapore said a press release on Friday that a total of 476 suicides were reported last year, with 91 being people in their 20s.Overall, the latest figures also showed a concerning 25.9 per cent rise for from 2021 when there were 378 cases, SOS said.
For those aged 10 to 29, suicide remains the leading cause of death for the fourth consecutive year, constituting 33.6 per cent of all deaths within this group.On what were the likely causes for the rise in suicides, SOS told TODAY that suicide is complex and influenced by a variety of factors so it cannot comment for sure.
“It is crucial that we remain vigilant to the pressing issues that continue to heavily affect mental health, such as social isolation and loneliness. “We recognise the urgency of the situation and are committed to continue taking proactive steps to address the rising suicide numbers and provide support to those in need,” he added.SOS told TODAY that everyone needs to “continue to turn conversations into actions”.
The organisation has introduced several programmes over the years, it added, including one called Light in the Dark, a support group for people who have attempted suicide, and Be a Samaritan, a first-responder community programme.
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