Overview

• At the 'Mental Health‑2025' forum, international and Mongolian experts reported that adolescents are the most affected group globally, with Mongolia showing a reported 26.2 risk indicator for ages 15–19.
• A 2023 questionnaire in Mongolian schools found high levels of suicidal thoughts, planning, and attempts among students aged 13–17, according to local researchers.
• Presenters cited international datasets indicating increases in suicide attempts and deaths among children aged 5–10 in some countries with robust reporting.
• Experts identified peer bullying, student–student and student–teacher conflict, violence, and growing cyberbullying linked to digital technology as key drivers of risk.
• Speakers urged a coordinated, multisector response that includes professional training, public education, legal and policy updates to the mental‑health framework, and expanded, child‑focused research.