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Honduras records up to 10% increase in suicidal behavior

From Proceso Digital · () Spanish

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  • Honduras has recorded an increase of up to 10% in suicidal behavior, with adolescents and young adults particularly affected.
  • The reported contributing factors include inadequate mental-health care, limited funding and insufficient follow-up for patients.

Honduras is recording an increase of up to 10% in suicidal behavior, particularly among adolescents and young adults.

The rise is linked to inadequate access to mental-health care, limited public funding for the sector and a lack of follow-up for patients. These factors are contributing to cases of suicidal ideation and suicide, according to the report.

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Originally published by Proceso Digital in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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