CYP Now - 'Troublesome' teenagers may also be troubled

Multiple adversities in childhood affect a young person's resilience and ability to cope as they move into adolescence and adulthood. At their most extreme, they can result in suicide and accidental death. As young people emerge from childhood, we have to remember they need support to deal with life's challenges.

The loss of a child or young person due to suicide or accidental death is a tragedy. I have met with those who have been affected and I am deeply aware of the profound impact this has on everyone it touches. It affects not only the immediate family and peer circle, but also our wider communities and society as we struggle to reconcile ourselves with the loss of such a young life. It also challenges us to reflect on our failure to meet their needs.

Sadly, Northern Ireland continues to experience higher rates of suicide among adolescents and young adults than other parts of the UK.

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