Advertisement

Why are suicide rates so high among young people?

Suicide is the highest cause of death for young people in Europe. It has increased in women under...

Share this article

12.43 4 Sep 2025


Why are suicide rates so high among young people?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.43 4 Sep 2025


Suicide is the highest cause of death for young people in Europe.

It has increased in women under 20, though men are more than 3 times more likely to die by suicide than women…

So what’s causing it? And what can we do to help more?

Joining guest host Mairead Ronan to discuss is Dr Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Chris Sherlock, Author, Mental Health Advocate and Antibullying Campaigner and listener Millie.

If any of these issues have affected you, you can phone the Samaritans on 116 123.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live

Related Episodes

The Home Squad: Choosing Colou...

00:15:54

The Home Squad: Choosing Colours

Lunchtime Live

00:15:54


Have drivers become reckless o...

00:07:58

Have drivers become reckless on the road?

Lunchtime Live

00:07:58


Would you make your dog go veg...

00:12:40

Would you make your dog go vegan?

The Hard Shoulder

00:12:40


The Making of Amy Winehouse’s...

00:11:57

The Making of Amy Winehouse’s ‘Frank’

Lunchtime Live

00:11:57