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Is There More Pressure On Young People Today Than Use To Be?  

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"Is There More Pressure On Young People Today Than Use To Be" Since the 80's there has been a vast incline in the number of suicides among young people " suicide amongst young men aged 15 - 24 increased in the 10 years up until 1994". Girls aged 15 - 19 are at the greatest risk of suicide attempts. In 1994 859 people aged between 15 - 24 took their own lives. Suicide is not just something you read about in the news it is something which happens on a regular basis and every so often you hear about someone who has committed suicide. Are these increasing numbers just a sign of the changing times are is there a reason behind them? Childline says the main reason for suicide is, abuse, constant rows with someone close, bullying, and stress over exams, and worries the future. These can lead to feelings...

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