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Embrace Lebanon launched stunning numbers this week in regards to the proportion of deaths by suicide in Lebanon in 2021.
In line with the group, Lebanon misplaced 145 individuals because of suicide in 2021. But, most deaths, 39% of 90 registered deaths, occurred by younger individuals (between 12 to 27 years previous).
“Lebanon is shedding a few of its youngest to preventable deaths corresponding to suicide. These losses mirror the psychological stressors that adolescents and younger individuals in Lebanon are experiencing, and the necessity for psychological well being interventions to forestall the deterioration of our youth’s psychological well being,” Embrace Lebanon voiced out.
Per the information collected by the Lebanese Normal Safety Forces and shared by the group, Mount Lebanon registered the best proportion of deaths by suicide per governate with 43%, adopted by the South (18%), Bekaa (17%), North (14%), and Beirut (8%).
68% of registered deaths have been Lebanese, 14% have been Syrian nationals, Palestinian nationals 7%, Ethiopians 5%, and 6% of different nationalities.
These numbers mirror the actual alarming disaster in Lebanon, which isn’t solely affecting sectors and establishments, however the youth straight, and different nationalities as effectively.
The financial disaster, the pandemic, the Beirut blast, and the youth shedding hope in a greater life within the nation have all contributed to the present traumatic and psychological well being points among the many inhabitants.
If you happen to or somebody you recognize wants to speak to somebody, please attain out to the pleasant crew at Embrace at 1564.
