Jake Richards, Labour MP for Rother Valley, described the increase in male suicides as ‘part of a wider storm we face with worsening mental health’.
The government is urged to address the impact of technology and social media on young men's mental health, citing rising male suicide rates, decreased in-person interaction, and the spread of harmful content online. MPs call for targeted funding for mental health services and safe spaces for men. The government acknowledges the issue and is taking steps to address online harms, including research into the relationship between screen time and child development.
