Mexico City leads national mental health care for minors

Mexico City accounts for 16.9% of all mental health care cases for minors in Mexico, according to a report by Save the Children titled ‘Mental Health of Girls, Boys, and Adolescents in Mexico’. This concentration places the capital ahead of the State of Mexico (11%), Guanajuato (9.9%), Tabasco (7.3%), and Guerrero (5.1%).

Official data from INEGI reported 427 suicides in the capital during 2025, involving 329 men and 98 women, with asphyxiation identified as the primary cause. Regarding depression, the city reported a rate of 251.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in 2024. Government Head Clara Brugada previously noted that approximately 500,000 young people in the city experience emotional distress, with over 50% of psychological consultations related to anxiety or depression.

In terms of access and infrastructure, Conasama data indicates that 10.9% of the capital's population accesses professional care, a rate 2.5 times higher than in southern Mexico. The city also leads in medical resources, housing 34% of the country's public sector psychiatrists, representing 5.5 specialists per 100,000 inhabitants.