Sask. child advocate highlights high number of youth suicide attempts
Saskatchewan’s child advocate is shining a spotlight on the growing number of suicide attempts by young people in government care.
In her annual report, Lisa Broda, Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth, said her office was notified of 48 suicide attempts in 2023 which resulted in a “critical injury,” meaning hospitalization and major medical treatment were required.
In 2022, only 10 suicide attempts resulted in critical injuries.
The office was also alerted by the Ministry of Social Services about 31 suicide attempts that didn’t result in critical injuries.