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Bogotá reports increase in suicide cases among minors
Bogotá is facing an increase in suicide cases among minors, raising concerns regarding the protection of children and adolescents and the response capacity of health and educational institutions.
Data indicates that suicide cases among minors in the capital rose from 31 in 2024 to 43 in 2025. The highest concentrations of cases have been reported in the localities of Ciudad Bolívar, Bosa, and Kennedy.
Specialists suggest that these behaviors may be driven by factors such as mental health issues, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, violence, abuse, bullying, isolation, and a lack of support networks. There is a growing call to strengthen prevention strategies in schools and families, as well as to increase specialized personnel to identify warning signs like sudden behavioral changes, persistent sadness, and self-harm.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Suicide cases among minors in Bogotá rose from 31 in 2024 to 43 in 2025. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] Suicidal behaviors may be linked to mental health issues, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, violence, abuse, bullying, isolation, and lack of support networks. diariodelcauca.com.co · www.diariodelsur.com.co · extra.com.co