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Young men die by suicide twice as often: why is that and how do you recognize mental health problems?

Young men die by suicide twice as often: why is that and how do you recognize mental health problems?

Suicide remains the leading cause of death among young people, with young men showing a particularly high vulnerability. Since the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a notable increase in mental health struggles among this demographic, raising questions about identifying symptoms and providing support.

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