Suicide, the macabre idea that infects an alarming number of young people

Published on: 2024-04-29

April 29, 2024

In this Radio Canada segment, listen to Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy‘s analysis and reaction to the Saskatchewan Child Protector’s 2023 report, which found that more and more young people in the care of the provincial government are having suicidal thoughts.

Marie-Claude Geoffroy confirms that this increase is also a reality in Quebec, with a growing number of girls ending up in emergency departments after attempting suicide.

 In recent years, psychological distress has become more prevalent among girls than boys. Parents also tend to spot their daughters’ unhappiness more quickly than their sons’.

You can listen to this interview on the Radio Canada website.

Suicide, the macabre idea that infects an alarming number of young people

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