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How do we stop young people killing themselves?

Suicide claims around 800,000 people a year globally. But innovative and unexpected ways to tackle this public health issue are emerging around the world.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally. But innovative and unexpected ways to tackle this public health issue are emerging.

From Nigeria to Finland, ordinary people and experts are putting their own experiences and expertise to use in coming up with ways that help prevent deaths in their communities. School timetables, video games and social media are among some of the new ways being trialled to cut deaths and break the taboo surrounding youth suicide. We ask what can be done to stop young people taking their own lives?

Presenter: Kavita Puri
Producer: Lucy Proctor

(A young man watches the sunrise. Photo credit: Chalabala/ Getty Images)

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