Mental Health. Monthly Update, October 2021.

Key points

Week 41

  • In emergency departments: there was an increase in visits for suicide attempts among 15- to 17-year-olds, suicidal ideation among 15- to 17-year-olds and 18- to 24-year-olds, and mood disorders among 11- to 14-year-olds. These indicators remained at levels higher than in previous years, particularly for suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.

  • In the SOS Médecins network: there was an increase in cases of anxiety among children and depressive states among 18- to 24-year-olds, with levels higher than in previous years.

  • All other indicators in S41 remained within the fluctuation ranges observed in recent weeks and at levels comparable to those of previous years.

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