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20. 04. 2026, a round table with students on the topic “Prevention of Suicide Among Youth: Causes and Solutions” was held at the Faculty of History of 91��ý Kazakh National University.

Relevance of the topic: In modern society, the problem of suicide among youth has ceased to be only a tragedy of an individual family and has become a global socio-psychological issue. According to the World Health Organization, suicide is one of the leading causes of death among young people aged 15–29. The digitalization of society, increasing competition, and pressure from the social environment have a significant impact on the mental health of young people. Therefore, preventing this issue is equivalent to preserving the future of the nation.

Purpose of the work: To conduct an in-depth analysis of the causes of suicidal behavior among youth and to develop effective mechanisms for its prevention. In addition, emphasis was placed on fostering a culture of mental health in society and highlighting the importance of timely support for young people.

Main causes (factors):
• Psychological: depression, feelings of loneliness, severe anxiety, and low self-esteem.
• Social: bullying among peers, cyberbullying, and pressure to conform to false standards presented on social media.
• Family-related: lack of parental attention, family conflicts, or excessive demands (perfectionism).
• Existential: loss of meaning in life, lack of confidence in the future, and underdeveloped coping skills.

Prevention and solutions: Solving this problem requires a comprehensive approach at the level of the state, school, and family:
• Increasing psychological literacy: shaping public opinion that seeking help from a psychologist is neither “shameful” nor a sign of “weakness.”
• Development of emotional intelligence: teaching young people stress resilience, proper emotional expression, and the ability to ask for help.
• Establishing trusting relationships: open dialogue between parents and children, where the child feels confident that they will not be judged.
• Digital safety: monitoring harmful online content and teaching youth media literacy.
• Accessible support: broad promotion of 24/7 anonymous psychological support centers and helplines.

Conclusion:
Suicide prevention is the responsibility not only of specialists but of every individual. Society must not remain indifferent to the emotional well-being of young people: timely attention and kind words are among the strongest tools for saving lives. It is important to instill in young people the confidence that “you are not alone” — this is a key solution.