The City Social Welfare and Development (CSWD) office issued an advisory regarding a rise in youth suicide cases in Cagayan de Oro.
CSWD Psychosocial PIO CJ Carl Salcedo reported 23 recorded incidents between January and August, resulting in 10 fatalities, with a majority involving young males aged 15 to 29.
Salcedo urged families and relatives to maintain active communication and support systems, citing interpersonal conflicts, financial stress, and mental health challenges as primary contributing factors.
