Why suicides are rising among people in their 30s in Singapore

Your 30s are often thought of as the prime of your life. But in Singapore, a troubling trend has emerged. Suicides among those aged 30 to 39 jumped 50 per cent in 2024, even as numbers fell across every other age bracket. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among people in their 30s, with men accounting for nearly two-thirds of those who died. Why are people in their 30s facing such intense pressure, and why might some struggle to reach out for help? Here’s what could be behind the numbers. #singapore #sgnews #mentalhealth (Video: CNA/Samuel Woo) Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia