Venezuela adolescent suicidal ideation cases surge 56% year-on-year

Cecodap-reported adolescent suicidal ideation cases in Venezuela rose from 173 to 271 in the first half of 2025 versus 2024, a 56% increase. The rise is linked to isolation, anxiety, cyberbullying, and family conflict, reflecting a deteriorating mental-health environment. The data is from a single NGO and may undercount the true prevalence, but the trend signals a growing public-health concern.