Brussels to Develop First Suicide Prevention Plan, 20 Years After Flanders

Brussels is moving to create its first regional suicide prevention plan, two decades after Flanders implemented one. The Suicide Prevention Center reports a 15% rise in calls from young people since 2020, and a 2023 Sciensano survey found 10% of Belgians had considered suicide. The plan signals a policy shift in the capital region, though details and funding remain unspecified.