It is also the first time the number of suicides dropped across every age group, said the Samaritans of Singapore.
The Samaritans of Singapore said the largest proportion of deaths by age was among 20- to 29-year-olds. The group made up 17.7 per cent of all suicide deaths in 2023.
The suicide death rate in 2023 was about six per 100,000 residents. In 2022, the rate was about nine per 100,000 residents. “Besides the Government’s resources and community programmes, I think it is important that we all play a part to prevent suicide by looking out for one another, developing mental health literacy, to better support ourselves and those we care about,” he said.
In a separate statement on July 12, SG Mental Health Matters said the project will start public consultations on July 19 to let people share their concerns about, and experiences with, suicide. Singaporeans and permanent residents above the age of 21 can share their views. The public consultations will be conducted by the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, the National University of Singapore and OPPi, a citizen engagement platform.
The Samaritans said that timely support, through building strong connected families and communities, can help to mitigate the risk of suicide among young people.
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