Overview

• The analysis identified 4,315 suicides among people aged 15 to 25 in England across academic years 2011/12 to 2021/22.
• Rates varied by fortnight, peaking at 0.78 per 100,000 just before summer holidays and dipping to 0.56 per 100,000 in late November to early December.
• Female rates peaked in early May at 0.53 per 100,000, whereas male rates peaked in early July at 1.26 per 100,000, with males higher overall.
• The study covered 11,741,290 individuals, recording 3,190 male and 1,125 female deaths, with the highest count at age 24 and the lowest at age 15.
• Findings point to a need to time prevention and support around exam periods; Samaritans offers 24-hour help at 116 123 or samaritans.org.