# Prevalence of Suicide Among Adolescents Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

## TL;DR

This study shows that adolescent suicide rates increased during the pandemic, especially among girls, due to isolation, stress, and lack of mental health support.

## Contribution

The study provides a systematic review of how the pandemic affected adolescent suicide rates and identifies key contributing factors.

## Key findings

- Suicidal ideation and attempts increased significantly during the pandemic, especially among females.
- Social isolation, academic stress, and reduced mental healthcare access were major contributing factors.
- The pandemic had a substantial negative impact on adolescent mental health.

## Abstract

This systematic review examines the prevalence of adolescent suicide before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and analyzes associated changes and contributing factors. A literature search was conducted for studies published between 2019 and 2023 in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, focusing on populations aged 12-19 years that reported suicide prevalence both before and during the pandemic. Only peer-reviewed studies meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed. A total of 20 studies met the criteria and were included. The findings indicate a significant increase in suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among adolescents, particularly females. Major contributing factors included social isolation, academic stress, and reduced access to mental healthcare. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial negative impact on adolescent mental health. This highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions and strengthened support systems to prevent suicide and promote resilience in this vulnerable population.