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‘Economic Suicide’ epidemic continues as one Irish teen kills themselves every month

Stigma against suicide still sticking around in Ireland

KERRY O’SHEA,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Published Friday, August 17, 2012, 8:11 AM

Updated Friday, August 17, 2012, 8:11 AM

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curtisjohnson | Aug 18, 2012, 10:49 PM EDT

Perhaps its due to the degenerate anglo materialsm forced on the Irish people over a series of decades by the anglo oriented Dublin establishment/media (which traces its roots directly back to the british occupation and is arguably an unbroken continuum).

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mamaginnty | Aug 18, 2012, 10:33 AM EDT

Maybe some have to do with bullying, but most cannot afford to further thier education now, the pressure of passing exams is a big cause in 17/18 yr olds, and the threat of having to leave home and country is very hard on some too. Mainly it is 30/50 yrs that are hit the hardest. Trying to keep the bailif from the door, and losing a job.

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Searlit | Aug 17, 2012, 02:36 PM EDT

Child abuse and bullying may also be playing a role.

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bobby | Aug 17, 2012, 11:22 AM EDT

I would very much doubt that a rise in suicide among children under 17 year olds has anything to do with the economy.

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wilhoef | Aug 17, 2012, 10:11 AM EDT

I would question whether a 16 or 17 year old even knows about the economy - let alone that the economic downturn would be the reason for suicide. Why are there not more suicides by older folks who have been directly effected by a bad economic environment? I would be suspicious of drug use. I agree that counseling should be a solution.

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