Mental experts flag rising suicidality among children

Cite emotional, behavioural changes as key signs parents should watch for

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Amid reports of a spate of suicide cases among school-going children in Delhi, Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), and Jaipur (Rajasthan), mental health experts on Saturday urged parents to recognise signs of suicidality in adolescents.

In the past weeks, three suicide cases have been reported among school children. A 16-year-old class 10 student died after allegedly committing suicide by jumping from Delhi's Rajendra Place Metro station.

A Class 11 student at a private school in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district allegedly died by suicide and left a note. A nine-year-old student in Jaipur jumped from the fourth floor of the school building and died on the spot.

The cases point to rising distress among students -- especially in urban, high-pressure environments, said experts.