Suicides by young people peak in exam season, report finds
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Research backs fears of campaigners calling for reversal of cuts in counselling services at schools and universities.
Dennis Campbell, Health Policy Editor
Suicides among children and young adults peak at the beginning of exam season, it has emerged, adding to fears that pressure to get good results is harming their mental health.
Exams are sometimes the final straw that lead to someone under 25 taking their own life, according to a major inquiry. While experts pointed out that the causes of suicide are always complex, they said academic problems could play a significant role...
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