A survey done by the Ministry of Health in 2013 has revealed that 20 per cent of children in second to sixth forms in secondary institutions were at risk for suicidal behavior.
"The study revealed that approximately 20 per cent of a sample of children from Grades 8-12 were at risk for suicidal behavior," the document named "Youth Suicide in Jamaica", which was tabled in the House of Representatives last Tuesday, reported.
In addressing the recommendations for prevention, the annual Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (2014/15) said that a national task force was commissioned to develop an implementation plan based on those findings. The implementation plan outlined strategies to prevent suicidal behavior and improve management of attempted suicides among the youth population.

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