France: sharp increase in suicide thoughts and attempts among young adults. Suicidal thoughts have more than doubled since 2014 among 18-24 year olds.
Women most affected by the trend. Other categories, such as socio-economically vulnerable people, those living alone or raising their children alone, are more affected by suicidal gestures and ideas. The prevalence of suicidal thoughts reaches 9.4% of women aged 18- 24, that of suicide attempts during their lifetime 12.8%, and that during the year 2%.