Overview
- Peru’s Health Ministry recorded 12,718 moderate or severe depressive episodes in 2025, a 15% increase from 2024.
- Officials reported 4,053 suicide attempts in Peru last year, up 26%, with people aged 15 to 24 most affected.
- Mexico’s Health Secretariat urged people to recognize depression, talk about it, and use the free, confidential Línea de la Vida at 800 911 2000, available 24/7.
- Mexico’s National Institute of Psychiatry reaffirmed a zero‑rejection policy, guaranteeing an initial assessment for everyone who seeks care.
- Peru highlighted access options including 288 Community Mental Health Centers, Línea 113 (option 5), and support via WhatsApp or Telegram at 952 842 623 and 955 557 000.