Be cautious quoting suicide statistics. Suicide rates in a single year may deviate from an overall trend. Using statistics can have the effect of normalising or exaggerating the prevalence of suicide.
If you must use statistics, do:
- look at periods of three or more years to identify significant patterns
- use the Samaritans’ Suicide Statistics Report or World Health Organization data
- use general statistics like 60% of young people know how to access mental health advice