UNICEF report reveals Canadian youth struggles and suicide risks
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 9:20 pm
A recent UNICEF study has spotlighted serious challenges facing Canadian youth, highlighting issues from persistent bullying and social isolation to alarming suicide rates. The findings suggest that support systems are lacking for the younger generation, prompting calls for urgent review and action before the distressing trends worsen.
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish.
UNICEF report card says Canada is "barely getting a passing grade" compared to other wealthy countries.
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