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Recent studies have ranked suicide as the third leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-olds worldwide.

With these alarming statistics, the Health Ministry, in collaboration with UNICEF and UWI have launched U-Matter, a text-based chatline operated by trained post-graduate UWI students who serve as listeners. The service is geared towards those ages 15-29.

Via WhatsApp, users can message 763-7336 to access support from one of the 52 trained, volunteer listeners.