Mangystau rgn reports 20 teen suicide attempts since Jan
17:51, 30 October 2014
AKTAU. KAZINFORM "For the past nine months 20 minors of the Mangystau region attempted suicides and another six committed," governor of the region Alik Aidarbayev told a meeting on youth affairs.
As stated there, the situation is of great concern though the region observes decrease in attempted suicide rates. The risk of suicide attempts is higher in girls aged 16-17 due to emotional and physical abuse, parents' negligence, financial hardships and bullying at school.