Mental Health Crisis Deepens in Yei as Suicide Rates Climb

On 29 Oct, 2025, a 40-year-old woman and a mother of two survived an attempted suicide in a community lodge near Has Petroleum in Yei. The incident happened amid economic hardship, drug abuse, and alcohol misuse continue to push many residents into despair. community leaders warn that trauma from years of conflict, widespread unemployment, and economic stress is driving many, especially young people, into suicidal behavior