Child deaths in Indonesia spark plea to address mental health and poverty: ‘wake-up call’

SCMP · 2026-02-18
Child deaths in Indonesia spark plea to address mental health and poverty: ‘wake-up call’

The deaths of three children by suspected suicide in recent weeks have shocked Indonesia, with child protection advocates saying they should serve as a “wake-up call” for the nation to pay more attention to young people’s well-being and mental health, particularly in remote and disadvantaged areas.