April 11, 2025|
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|8 months agoSwiss Youth Mental Health Crisis: Emergency Calls Spike 13%
Pro Juventute Foundation reports alarming rise in youth counseling requests, with suicidal thoughts becoming most frequent concern.
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- Pro Juventute received approximately 47,700 contact requests in 2024.
- Emergency interventions by police or institutions occurred 207 times in 2024 to save lives.
- Counseling hours provided by Pro Juventute have doubled since 2019.
- Inquiries regarding violence in the family rose to 14 per week in 2024.
By The Numbers
13%
Increase in total inquiries
13
Daily suicide-related inquiries
207
Life-saving interventions
14
Weekly family violence inquiries
They Said
"Time will tell to what extent the increase this year is related to better accessibility and counselling practices with WhatsApp."
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Crisis on the Line: Emergency Calls Surge 13%
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Life or Death: Suicidal Inquiries Skyrocket
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Unsafe Havens: Domestic Violence and Bullying Escalate
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