[Correspondence] Student suicide risk and counselling in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

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Source: The Lancet

Original: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00188-1/fullt...

Published: 2026-02-23T23:30:01Z

A growing body of evidence shows that suicide and suicidal behavior among medical students is widespread worldwide. This includes suicide attempts, self-harm and planning or preparing for suicide. This is a serious challenge for medical education systems. The problem is particularly acute in regions affected by chronic crises. It concerns the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The article is a form of correspondence.