Suicide prevention policy
Suicide rates in the England have reached their highest level since 1999. The government introduced a new suicide prevention strategy for England in September 2023.
This reading list provides links to relevant reports and research on supporting children and young people with mental health issues. It also includes links to sources of further information and advice.
Mental health support for young people: a reading list (1 MB , PDF)
This paper complements the Library briefing paper Support for children and young people’s mental health (CBP 7196) which provides information on government policies on children and young people’s mental health in England.
Mental health support for young people: a reading list (1 MB , PDF)
Suicide rates in the England have reached their highest level since 1999. The government introduced a new suicide prevention strategy for England in September 2023.
Ofcom enforces measures in the Online Safety Act to protect web users from suicide or self-harm content. It also regulates broadcast media, but not the press.
There will be a debate on preventable baby deaths at 9:30am on Wednesday 4 September 2024. This debate will take place in Westminster Hall and will be led by Lee Anderson MP.